E-mail Encouragement - Don't Give Up!

I hope you all had a great 4th of July! Mine included a bit of relaxation, along with anticipation of the fireworks. The fireworks show was very enjoyable. We had great seats! Here are a few of the pictures.

As fun as it is to get a day off and/or to shoot off fireworks, we must not miss the fact that many people have come and gone to make sure you and I can have our freedom.

Getting our freedom took a lot more than just a simple signing of a document. Even aside from the fighting, it took people being willing to step out on a limb and do things they hadn't done before...these quotes were inspired by these last couple of comments...

Not all closed doors are locked. ~ Unknown

A set-back is a set-up for a come-back. ~ Unknown

Not only did the colonists have closed doors, but also set-backs. However, what made them different was their ability to make "lemonade" out of "lemons." Again, praise God for our freedom and for those who went to fight and those who continue to fight for us!

For ourselves, we must keep in mind that when things aren't seeming to go the way that we want them to go or anticipated them going, there might just be another way or a better way in the future!

What is being set-up for you to be a part of???