Creator God,
You established this idea of freedom. It was your creation to begin with. Today, this nation celebrates a hard-won battle for independence. We will eat hamburgers, watermelon, and ice cream. We will splash in swimming pools and laugh with family. We will watch the night skies fill with fireworks.
And our hearts will feel joy and connection with those around us.
But, I wonder if You meant for freedom to be about more than independence…
I wonder if You set us free for dependence’s sake…
I wonder if you set us free for You and not from You…
I wonder if You set us free for more than freedom’s sake…
I wonder if You celebrate our freedom with fireworks or tears?