Fragile Freedom

Because of the coronavirus, there won’t be large groups at Memorial Day celebrations this year. No big crowds of people gathering together to watch a community fireworks display. But we will still pause to remember ... read more.

The responsibility and privilege of freedom

Tuesday's Grand Connection Thought
by Mary May Larmoyeux

A few years ago I went through Beth's Moore's wonderful Bible study about Esther. Beth reminded us that like Esther, we have been placed in our particular sphere of influence "for such a time as this."

Ecclesiastes 3:2 says there is "a time to be born and a time to die," and Acts 17:26 tells us, "From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live."

To me, it's a humbling thought that God placed me on purpose in Arkansas. And not only that, but God placed my family in a land of freedom. What an awesome privilege ... and responsibility.

I think that we should carve out time from our Independence Day celebrations to thank God for allowing us to live in a free country. May we remind our children and grandchildren to never take that freedom for granted. "Freedom is first of all a responsibility before the God from whom we come," says Alan Keyes.

"America is great because she is good," says Alexis de Tocqueville, "If American ceases to be good, America will cease to be great."


How do you teach your grandchild about the privilege and responsibility of freedom?

He is able,
Mary
Mary May Larmoyeux
www.marymaywrites.com

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The blessing of freedom

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Tuesday's Grand Connection Thought
by Mary May Larmoyeux


Tomorrow we'll celebrate the birth of our nation's independence. It will a festive time for our country, and many communities will have fireworks, parades, hot dogs and apple pie!

Not too long ago, Pops' and my pastor reminded us not to take our freedom for granted. As a congregation, we joined thousands of churches across the U.S. in praying for our nation.

As grandparents, I think it's part of our responsibility to help our grandchildren understand the privilege of living in a free country. The next time I see our grandchildren, I think I'll spend a few minutes with them praying for our nation and reminding them that with freedom comes responsibility.

How have you helped your grandchildren understand the privilege and blessings of living in a free country?
 
"For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield."   (Psalm 5:12)

Have a great week,

Mary

www.marymaywrites.com
co-author of The Grand Connection: 365 Ways to Connect with Your Grandchild's Heart

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