Memorial Day

The post below was such a sweet reminder of all those who have fought to maintain our freedom.  We have friends that are defending our country now.....so thankful for their sacrifice. As I type I am wondering how much to we fight to remember the freedom we have in Jesus Christ!  Just a thought, but now onto remembering all those who have gone before us.  Thank you! I read this on incourage.me.com

Memorial day is when we remember those who have died in our nations service. My grandfather didn’t die on the battlefield, but he was among those who did. And today, I’m thinking about my eight year old self and how my heart pulsed with pain when I found out he died. I’m thinking about all the eight year olds and seven year olds and little ones who have lost their mommy or daddy in a war, and I’m thinking about their hearts and their pain and I wish I could make it all better. But of course, I can’t.

Today, let’s remember those who bled on the battlefield.

And let’s remember those who are left holding the pain.

Father, I pray for those who have lost a loved one to a war. I pray that you would give them arms to cry in, and the freedom to feel their emotions. I pray that you would comfort them, and soothe their spirits with peace. I pray for the little ones who have lost their parents to a war, I pray that you give them great pride in their parents courage and honor. I pray that you keep their little hearts tucked in tightly with yours, and I pray you would surround them with loving arms. Father, today we groan for heaven, for the day when pain will cease and only tearless eyes will be present. Hold our hearts today. In the name of Jesus, amen.