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thewordfortheday · 8 months
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“From my distress I called upon the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me in a large place.” PSALM 118:5
All of us have struggles. As long as our life on earth exists, we will have troubles, trials and temptations. The enemy of our souls prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour
But God has marked a day of eternal freedom from this greatest oppressor. It is the day of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ's return. It is the beginning of real freedom, like no one has ever had before.
Imagine, there will be no more sickness, no more addictions, no more struggles with sin, no more pain, no more injustices, no more worry, no more aging...no more anything that makes us sick, sad or anxious. Yes, one day we will be totally set free from our distresses and be taken to a spacious place, where we will live in the presence of the Almighty, with Jesus Himself, in eternal bliss.
I can’t think of a better freedom than that.
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this-amuses-me · 9 months
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stup1dfreakshow · 11 months
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Happy Independence Day to my fellow Norwegians ✨🇳🇴
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kafkasapartment · 9 months
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Illus. in: Puck Magazine, v. 63, no. 1635 (1908 July 1), centerfold. Copyright 1908 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.
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usagirlway · 1 year
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@amysnowonly . . #LOVE #americangirl #starsandstripes #independenceday #usagirl #4thofjuly #usagirlway #usa #AMERICA #landofthefree #merica #usaflag #summer #BIKINI #teamusa #photooftheday #instagood #unclesam #amorica #FREEDOMTITS #teamamerica #doll #flagbikini #1776 #USABIKINI #mamitarica #OUTDOORS https://www.instagram.com/p/CqRVxi9v7f3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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halloween-sweets · 9 months
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hippiebikergirl · 9 months
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Taking a late night dip after the fireworks! Hope y’all had a great 4th!! ✌️❤️🇺🇸
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stephanie-001 · 2 years
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Happy 4th of July everyone 🥳🎉🎉🎊
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ericaportfolio · 9 months
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Happy Fourth of July Everyone!!! If you're looking for the perfect gift for the summer or for Christmas, get the Frosty the Snowman as a Sandman on Redbubble (if Redbubble keeps it up, of course). Currently available in stickers, hats, and phone cases. I'll add more later. Link below.
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rabbitcruiser · 9 months
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Independence Day
Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, or July 4th, takes place on the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It celebrates the United States and its independence from Great Britain. It is a patriotic holiday extolling the positive aspects of America, and themes such as freedom and liberty.
The Revolutionary War began in April 1775, at a time when many still did not want complete independence from Britain. This sentiment was changing by mid-1776, fueled by things such as the publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense. On June 7, the Continental Congress met at the Pennsylvania State House—a building now known as Independence Hall. Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, introduced a motion calling for independence for the colonies. It was contentiously debated, and a vote on the matter was postponed. A committee was appointed to write a statement outlining the reasons why a break from Great Britain was necessary. The committee consisted of John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson—who became its main author.
On July 2, the Continental Congress voted in favor of Henry Lee's resolution for independence. Two days later, on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Although this was not the actual day of the vote for independence, it became celebrated as Independence Day. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 8, and the document began being signed on August 2. It is interesting to note that both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826, on the fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
The King's birthday had been celebrated in the colonies in the years leading up to independence. Festivities included bonfires, the ringing of bells, processions, and speeches. During the 1760s and early 1770s, King George III was still celebrated, but Parliament was disparaged. But, in the summer of 1776, some held mock funeral celebrations for the king, illustrating how the monarchy would no longer control colonists.
Celebrations that were modeled after the king celebrations followed soon after the Declaration of Independence was adopted. They consisted of parades, concerts, bonfires, and the firing of cannons and muskets. The reading of the Declaration also became part of the festivities. The first annual commemoration was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, while the Revolutionary War was still raging on. In 1781, Massachusetts became the first state to make the day an official state holiday. Political leaders often addressed crowds on the day. The goal was often to create unity, but by the mid-1790s, the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties were holding separate politically oriented celebrations in large cities on the day.
Following the War of 1812, the holiday became more widespread. Still, it wasn't until 1870 that Congress made the day a federal holiday. It did not become a paid holiday for federal workers until 1941. In the late nineteenth century, there began to be a focus on leisure activities on the day, with family get-togethers, barbecues, and fireworks being big parts of the day. Around that same time, the Safe and Sane Fourth of July movement came about, in response to heavy drinking that often went with the day, as well as injuries that came from fireworks.
Today the day does not have the same political importance it once did, although politicians still speak at many events. The day is commonly celebrated with parades, fireworks, concerts, barbecues, picnics, family gatherings, and watermelon and hot dog eating competitions. Sporting events and activities often take place, such as baseball games, tug-of-war, three-legged races, and swimming. The displaying of the American flag is an important part of the day. Many people also take an extended weekend and travel somewhere for vacation on the days surrounding the holiday.
How to Observe Independence Day
There are many ways you could celebrate Independence Day:
Read the Declaration of Independence.
Fly the American flag.
Go to a parade.
Attend a barbecue, picnic, or gathering with friends.
Attend a Fourth of July concert.
Attend fireworks in your community.
Light off your own fireworks.
Listen to patriotic songs, or songs fitting for the Fourth of July.
Learn the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner," the country's national anthem.
Participate in or attend a sporting event, or a watermelon or hot dog eating competition.
Take a vacation somewhere. You could see the Declaration of Independence, as well as other important documents, at the National Archives Museum in Washington D.C. You could also visit Independence Hall or the Statue of Liberty.
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ottombak · 7 months
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Feliz dia da independência do Brasil!! 🇧🇷
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Feliz dia da independência do Brasil 🇧🇷
Happy independence day of Brazil!! 🇧🇷
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opspro2005 · 9 months
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aanhamdan93 · 2 years
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Hijab Model088 & Renna Longdress
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Long time no see, and today is Indonesia's independence day. hope you like it. Collab with @Plummysims #TS4indonesiancollab Hijab Model088 : HERE Renna Longdress : HERE
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iztdm · 9 months
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HAPPY FOURTH MY FELLOW AMERICAN PIGS!
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ghost-37 · 2 years
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usagirlway · 1 year
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@griffinmariaofficial . . #LOVE #americangirl #starsandstripes #independenceday #usagirl #4thofjuly #usagirlway #usa #AMERICA #landofthefree #merica #usaflag #summer #BIKINI #teamusa #photooftheday #instagood #unclesam #amorica #FREEDOMTITS #teamamerica #doll #flagbikini #1776 #USABIKINI #mamitarica #outdoors https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp567TTS6DG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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