These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33 

Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate the freedom to live in a peaceful nation, many thanks to the men and women who sacrificed their lives in battles to defend our freedom and continue to do so today. Freedom provides peace; peace to worship freely, peace to speak freely, peace to live without inhumane treatment. Do your freedoms make you feel at peace?

 If you take a few minutes to watch the news, you will quickly understand there is anything but peace in this great nation. Crime is rampant, evil exist everywhere, continual disagreements over equality and free will to choose how to live. Jesus was pretty clear when He said “in the world you will have tribulation”. When you focus on the things of this world, you allow yourself to become emotionally connected to the chaos, the fear and the frustrations it offers. Is this the freedom of peace you want for yourself?

 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

 Jesus Christ offers a freedom like no other. A peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). There is freedom in knowing Jesus Christ. Empty all your burdens, all your concerns and fears into His mighty hands, so He can fill your heart with the peace that only comes through freedom in knowing Jesus! God bless!