Happy Birthday America

It is likely that many of us spent the day grilling, swimming, golfing, or any number of other activities.
Sure, we got together with family. Played baseball with the kids. Went to a water park. Some of us may have had too much to drink. We lit sparklers, or some other quasi-legal fireworks. Then we got into our cars, or walked to the local park to watch the official community fireworks. Just another 4th of July, right?
I did some of that myself.
We went to the home of my aunt and uncle. His MS has him confined to a wheelchair now.
But I get to spend time with my cousins, the closest friends of my youth. My kids get to see very extended family.
I had a Leinies today. Ice cold. Could have drank 11 more, but I stopped at one.
We told stories about our kids, and laughed our asses off.

But I did none of that until I read the Declaration of Independence. I don't count it as scripture, but I sure as hell consider it to be inspired by God.

Did you stop and read the Declaration of Independence today?

Did you let the words sink in?
Do you realize that what those men did 234 years ago was treason?
Did you know they would hang if captured?
Do you realize there was NO GUARANTEE THEY WOULD WIN?
Think about that for a minute.

Now, if you haven't already, go find yourself a copy of the Declaration and read it.

Do it.

Now.