On this 4th of July...

I can't get Judge Miller's words out of my mind.

Maybe it's because of our recent celebration with the MIller's Vets Color Guard at our 4th of July Service. Maybe it's because I was able to speak again with Judge Miller himself. I'm not sure. I just know that on this 4th of July I am humbled and inspired by men and women who love and serve this great country. 

With tears in his eyes, reflecting on being a recipient of the Purple Heart, the judge said, "I am certain that the privilege of shedding my blood in defense of our great country was clearly my finest hour."

Duty. Honor. Valor.

My prayer on this 4th of July:  "Please God, give this nation more faith-filled citizens with hearts like that." 

1 Peter 2:13-17  -  Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God's emissaries for keeping order. It is God's will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you're a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.