Midweek: Happy Birthday, Family!

As we prepare to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday this weekend, I think it's important we understand value doesn't equal perfection. For instance, "Birthday Season" has begun for our family; there are birthdays that begin the end of June and go all the way to mid-December. Outside of a rogue delivery in February and another in May, it's on! Not one of those family members is perfect --me especially --but they are all loved and valued. We never stop praying for them. We never stop helping them be better people. We never stop celebrating the time we have with them. We never stop thanking God that He has guided and guarded our family and its members for years.

I don't believe any rational one of us is denying the issues present in our country. And it's important to know what needs to be changed and, as a collective, work toward those revisions. You know, our Founding fathers weren't perfect either. But our fellow Americans are not our enemies, and this is a pretty great country even with its problems. So, let's pray for her. Let's work on discussing some constructive criticisms and --maybe --roll up our sleeves to implement the things that will work better and preserve our nation. Let's celebrate the time we've been given with her. Let's thank God that He has guided and guarded our country and its citizens for years (and, perhaps, invite Him to an assembly or two. 

Happy Birthday to us!