Today is a day designated and set aside to remember the faithful who have fallen, as they fought fearlessly to defend the freedoms we know and enjoy. Countless men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice, as they selflessly served. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. – (John 15:13) May we take time to remember the fallen, as they willingly laid down their lives so that ours would be secure.
How I will remember today…
Remember the ones,
who never came back;
so valiantly fought,
while under attack.
Siblings and spouses,
the daughters and sons;
too soon they were lost,
but not forgotten.
We rest from our work,
we pause in our play;
for lives lost and peace,
we humbly shall pray.
Also for those still,
on the battlefield;
faithfully serving,
Lord, please be their shield.
May those who have served,
know our gratitude;
please keep them, dear God,
may blessings ensue.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the faithful men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation. Thank You Jesus for Your sacrifice, as it is only through the gift of Your life that we are able to truly live ours. Thank You for the sacrifice that so many families and soldiers have made, so that we can continue to enjoy the freedoms we know and love. Forgive us for taking our freedom for granted, and help us to lift up our service men and women regularly, and remind us to pray too, for peace. May we live and love with grateful hearts, and encourage all whom we encounter towards the same. Let hearts turn to You, and many come to know true freedom in a lasting relationship with You, our Redeemer. Be glorified, O God. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
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