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Fourth of July

July 3, 2020 By Doris Stensland

“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.

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    • Doris Stensland
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      • Advent and Christmas
      • Lent & Easter
      • Thanksgiving
    • Published in National Church Magazines
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