On July 4, 1776, fifty-six delegates from the thirteen American colonies signed the Declaration of Independence. With that act, they formally broke away from British rule, risking their lives to proclaim something bold and world-changing: that all people are created equal and are given the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness by their Creator, not by kings or governments.
It was a statement of freedom. A stand against tyranny. A moment where conviction outweighed fear.
But as this Independence Day approaches, it feels different.
There’s a tension many can’t ignore. Political unrest, deep division, even whispers of war. The flags still wave, but the questions are louder than the celebration. What are we really free from? What are we free for?
For those who believe, this moment isn’t just about what’s happening around us. It’s about what’s happening within us.
Because the real fight has never been only about politics or power. Scripture tells us in Ephesians 6 that we’re up against something much deeper spiritual forces that work in the unseen. That’s why our response has to be different too. Not reactionary. Not fearful. Rooted.
Psalm 27 reminds us, “The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid?” These aren’t just poetic words. They are a battle cry for the soul.
This Independence Day, let it hit different.
Let it remind you that your true freedom has never come from a nation, a leader, or a law, but from the unshakable Kingdom of God.
Let it call you higher - not into panic, but into purpose.
You were born for such a time as this.
You were chosen.
And you are enlisted.
You were made for this time. You’re not powerless, and you’re not alone.
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