When you think of Memorial Day, what do you think of? Maybe it's thoughts of time with family, picnics, parades, and time off work or school. You also try to remember to be grateful for those who served our country and died in that service.
To those of you who had family or friends who served and lost their lives, we are truly grateful for the freedom we have because of their sacrifice. There's no greater love than to lay down one's life for a friend. Those who served and died did this.
This year, on Memorial Day, I'm also thinking about those who have passed in my life. They may not have served their country, or died protecting it, but many of them did serve God's kingdom. I'm sure you have people in your life who have passed who you still think about. Maybe the scar they left in leaving is still fresh. Maybe it's not. However fresh it is, I encourage you to think about them today.
Think about those who served our country and those who served God's kingdom. Thank them for their sacrifice. Thank God that he has given us freedom. Thank God that he has sacrificed his Son so we can be with him in heaven.
So, who do you know who served our country or God's kingdom? If they were here today, how would you thank them?
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