In response to the many wrongs or problems of my country, I have decided to follow St. Paul’s words in Philippians 4:8. I have decided to think upon the good things of America. The true, lovely, right, pure, excellent, and admirable.

To be clear, Paul does not say to overlook the bad things, but shows that there is more to life than facing trials and troubles. There are rays of hope that call for joyful celebration, and remind one that no problem in this world will last forever.

As I see the problems plaguing America at present, I have hope for the future that they one day will expire. This hope is rooted in the blessings that I ponder. The good things of my homeland that make it worth celebrating.

Yes there is so much wrong, but there is so much that is right, and for this I am very grateful and, dare I say, very proud.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Here is my prayer for this year’s July 4th. Please feel free to share it with the proper acknowledgements.

O Sovereign Lord, under Whose eye nations rise and fall, I thank You for the nation that is celebrated today. Thank You for its past with many joys and imperfections, and thank You for its present even with its many troubles. Grant humility, courage, and constant wisdom to its leaders, and help its people to leave their fears and walk together united. And may all within this land not take their rights for granted. Good things wrought from selfless works by those who came before them. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.