By Brad Campbell –

Hi all.  Just a thought to help start your week.

This week, we celebrate our great Nation’s independence.  I dare say that the vast majority of Americans will never fully understand just exactly the sacrifices that have taken place and continue to take place in order to make this a free nation.

My photo this week is a little dark, but it is a night time view of our United States Capitol building.  In the darkness of the night, you can see the lights glowing.  That majestic place has always been a symbol of the freedom and liberty we as Americans enjoy.  Yet, we are the same Americans who cast even more darkness upon the place.

Regardless of your political leanings, surely you recognize the fact that our Nation and our leaders are all under attack – brutal, godless, vicious attack.  Satan is alive and well.  But guess what?!  God is too!!  And He will always remain the only reason why we continue to see the light amidst the darkness.

As you celebrate this week, I beg of you – whoever you are, whomever you voted for, wherever you stand – to pray for our Nation’s leaders.  They need the prayers.  We need the prayers.

And hear me well — Don’t you dare stand and sing God Bless America until you first take a knee and pray for America!