Citizen

Yesterday I had the incredible privilege of hearing General Georges Sada speak at Luke AFB. Gen. Sada served as a 2-star general in the Iraqi Air Force under Saddam Hussein.

He is an unashamed Christian who risked his life and was imprisoned when he refused to execute American and Allied POWs during the Persian Gulf War. He had amazing stories to tell about the history of Iraq, his deep faith in Jesus, and the atrocities of Saddam Hussein’s rule. He expressed his utmost appreciation for America’s sacrifices in liberating his country and the people of Iraq.

As they thanked Gen. Sada for coming to speak and highlighted his incredible career full of accomplishments, they noted that he would become a dual citizen of the United States and Iraq later this year. Of all the things they said about him, this one statement truly made him beam with pride and happiness. You could visibly see his enthusiasm for becoming an American citizen.

It made me appreciate how blessed I am to live in the U.S. and be part of this nation. It also inspired me to be grateful for my citizenship in heaven!

I am a proud American, but I am first a child of God because of Jesus’ sacrifice for me. I serve the best King and have heaven to look forward to! In Philippians it says, “But there's far more to life for us. We're citizens of high heaven! We're waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He'll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him. (Philippians 3:20-21, MSG)



We belong to the most wonderful kind of nation! Let’s beam with pride and happiness at our citizenship with Christ!



But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9, NLT)

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• It's a Underdogs Super Celebration in Kids Boost this weekend! Our preschool kids will be learning about how Jesus is the greatest hero of all! Come out to the courtyard to see them dressed up in their favorite superhero costumes and enjoying super snacks, face painting, games and more!
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