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Two Five O

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**Verse 1** From a candle in Philadelphia, to a fire that won’t go out, Thirteen men around a table, fueled by faith—hindered by doubt. Put their names on a Declaration, laid their futures—and ours—on the line, With a prayer for generations, and a hope that is still mine. **Pre-Chorus 1** They believed God created all—every soul of equal worth, Trusting more than guns and armies, trusting God in their hearts—right here on this earth. **Chorus** Still one nation under God, still free, still strong, He’s the hand on our tomorrow and the light in our song. Through fire! Through flood! Through the rise of terror—and it’s fall By His grace—we’re standing—our flag—ready to answer—when she calls! From small-town steeple bells to big-city lights, We are free because of Him—He will guide us to victory if you make us fight! **Verse 2** Chains had to break—walls met their fate. Freedom’s call answered—shaking mountains, shaking hate. In trenches—towers—across sea and land—even when they burn Old Glory down— His mercy and grace—fully found—but I still wouldn’t try that with Old Glory—not in a small town! **Pre-Chorus 2:** Never been a story of a perfect land, But where walking wounded—stick together—getting help from His hand. **Bridge** Two-five-oh, we’re still standing, By His grace, all should know! Americans—every color, race—and every tongue— From old to very young— America is blessed when we call upon the Lord— There is no price to keep One Nation Under God—we won’t afford! **Final chorus** One God—one nation—guided by His hand— It’s something many enemies—didn’t understand. Hearts turned to heaven—that’s forever our plan— But try to take Old Glory down—There’s one hell of a fight—in every woman and man! From ink on parchment—two-hundred-and-fifty-years—by God’s mercy and grace— We’re still strong—still running our race! From shore to shore—on earth, land, skies—and seas— America—stronger—everyone sees—two-hundred-and-fifty-years—stronger than ever before— May Old Glory fly under God— For two-hundred-and-fifty more! **Grand Tag** America— Oh America— by God’s hand— May she forever stand!!
Ministry Devotional

Two Five O

Read together: Psalm 33:12–22; Genesis 1:26–27; 1 Peter 2:13–17; Galatians 5:13–14

Anniversaries invite reflection. As America marks two hundred and fifty years since the Declaration of Independence, this song looks back with gratitude. It remembers men who signed their names at great personal risk, laid their futures—and ours—on the line, and believed God created all, every soul of equal worth. It honors those who served in trenches and towers, across sea and land. And it admits something important: Never been a story of a perfect land.

As followers of Jesus, we can be grateful for the freedoms we enjoy while keeping our deepest hope where it belongs. Read Psalm 33:12–22. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." But keep reading: "No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance… Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His loving devotion." A nation's real strength is not its weapons or wealth. It is whether its people fear God and hope in Him.

The song's first pre-chorus affirms a truth worth celebrating: every soul of equal worth. Read Genesis 1:26–27. God created humanity in His own image, male and female. Every person—of every color, race, and tongue, as the bridge says—bears that image. That truth has often been honored imperfectly. The song acknowledges that chains had to break and walls met their fate. Any honest celebration of a nation's history must include repentance for its sins as well as gratitude for its blessings.

The song is also passionate—at times fierce—about defending the flag. Love of country can stir strong feelings, especially for those who have served or lost loved ones. Read 1 Peter 2:13–17. Peter, writing to believers under a pagan empire, told them to submit to governing authorities, to "live as free people, but not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil," and then: "Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor." Christians are called to be good citizens—and to show honor and love even toward those they disagree with.

Read Galatians 5:13–14. "You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'" Political freedom is a precious gift. Spiritual freedom is greater still. The best way to use liberty is to serve others in love.

The song's chorus says, We are free because of Him. For believers, that is true in the deepest sense. Earthly freedoms were won at great cost, and we honor that. But the freedom that matters most for eternity was won at the cross. If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:36). No nation can give that. Only Jesus can.

The bridge prays that America will call upon the Lord. That is a prayer every believer can pray—for our leaders, our neighbors, and our own hearts. Celebrate with gratitude. Pray with humility. And point your neighbors to the Savior whose kingdom will never end.

A moment to respond: Read Psalm 33:16–22. Thank God for specific freedoms you enjoy, and for those who sacrificed for them. Then pray for your nation's leaders by name and for one neighbor who does not know Jesus. Ask God to help you honor everyone—even those you disagree with.

Let's pray: Lord, thank You for the blessings of freedom and for those who paid a high price for them. Forgive our nation's sins and our own. Teach us to place our hope not in armies or strength but in You. Help us honor everyone, love our neighbors, and use our freedom to serve. Most of all, let every person in this land come to know the freedom only Jesus gives. Amen.

Our desire at UnrelentingJesus is that gratitude for our nation would lead to humble prayer—and that every generation would find true freedom in Jesus Christ.

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