On this 4th of July I am truly thankful to be free! All of us no matter of where we come from or who we are, can agree that we need freedom & peace! I would like to share some thoughts on a couple aspects of that eternal quest.
FREEDOM IN OUR COUNTRY
I've inherited a feeling of gratitude for the freedom in our country. "Despite some encroachments on freedom, and the unwise relinquishment of some rights, still blessed beyond belief, still precious beyond price is the freedom our forebears paid for—the freedom which is God-given, but which yet has to be earned, over and over again" (The Spoken Word). God continues to watch over this "land of promise". "This nation, founded on principles laid down by men whom God raised up, will never fail…. I have faith in America. You and I must have faith in America if we understand the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ" (Harold B. Lee)
THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL FREEDOM
Jesus Chris
t, the Son of God, The Prince of Peace, The Holy One, is the author of eternal freedom for our souls. Through the Atonement performed by Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and continuing on with His death on the cross, and even until His resurrection, we can be free and relieved from burdens, suffering, shame, and sin. He gives us peace, happiness, and protection as the teachings of Him become lived by us. Only through Him can we receive eternal life, which is true freedom, as we follow Him and His teachings that are taught anciently and today by prophets and apostles.Watch this video of the importance of FREEDOM
Elder Lewis! I sometimes take for granted the privileges I have as an American. I believe the constitution to be divinely inspired and where else in the world can a people lay claim to that?!?! Heavenly Father loves us and he certainly loves this country.
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