“LET FREEDOM RING!”
is the theme in every community
on the Fourth of July.
It was celebrated with
Parades
Waving flags
Speeches and singing of our National Anthem
Picnics and family gatherings
And, of course, the noise of fireworks!
As darkness fell, we viewed the colorful roman candles
and finally those traditional sparklers.
We have never tired of those sparklers
and their noiseless beauty.
As children, I remember how carefully we held them
and what excitement we had as they lit up the dark.
Jesus, you called us to be lights
glowing in the night for all the world to see,
Make us your sparklers –
Noiseless,
but beautiful,
especially in the dark.
May our good deeds shine brightly,
and bring praise to our Heavenly Father.