Blessed is the Nation Whose God Is the Lord

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. — Psalm 33:12

Tonight we headed down to the Midway to watch the fireworks.

What a fun time!

It felt like we had our own private fireworks show.

They even had a Midway Mai-Tai drink with a glowing ice cube and a plumeria.

And the band was fabulous.

Their daughter who just turned 14 had a powerful voice.

A wonderful way to celebrate Independence Day after gathering with our family and friends. 

God Chose the Foolish

Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. — I Corinthians 1:26-27

When God called me, I was a sinner.

I still am. But he is working on me.

He hasn't given up yet.

God chose the foolish things of this world to shame the wise.

He chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

He loves me in spite of my flaws.

Chosen

He [God] chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. — Ephesians 1:4

God planned for me before the word was created.

He chose me as one of His children.

I don't worship Him just to be blessed.

I worship Him because of what He has done for me.

Yesterday Abby and I walked around Lake Murray. 

It was hot but beautiful.

The ducks were paddling on the lake and a few people were fishing.

It brought back memories of her birthday party on Lake Murray when she was in elementary school.

God has chosen us to be holy in His sight.

God Is the Lord of Our Nation

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. — Psalm 33:12

This weekend we celebrate the birthday of our country.

Last year we joined the crowds down the harbor to watch the fireworks.

My niece Victoria and her boyfirned Max were visiting us from Vienna.

We had such a great time together.

Hopefully they will come back for a visit again next summer.

And if my sister is feeling better, perhaps she will come for a visit, too.

We miss them all.

We are blessed as a nation that God is our Lord.

He has chosen us, His people, for His inheritance.

What better legacy could we ask for?