This Memorial Day, let us pause and come together in heartfelt remembrance of the brave souls who sacrificed everything for our freedom. United as a nation, we express our gratitude and deep respect for the courageous soldiers who have fought for our freedom.
As we gather around our tables, let’s take a moment to honor those who have returned from the battlefield, many carrying unseen emotional scars fought in silence, while others bear physical injuries—each telling a story of resilience and sacrifice. Within every hero lies a heart full of memories, honoring comrades— (those who fought by their side) each made the ultimate sacrifice for our liberty.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt once reminded us, “Those who long enjoy such privileges that we enjoy forget in time that others have died to win them.” It’s crucial to acknowledge that our freedom comes with a tremendous cost, demanding both honor and reflection.
As we commemorate these heroes on this sacred Memorial Day, we recognize that just as we have fought in the physical realm, we engage in spiritual warfare for the soul of our nation. We are called to prayer, seeking strength and grace in the face of future challenges.
Let us remember June 6, 1944, D-Day, when brave souls stormed the beaches of Normandy. My husband treasures photographs of his father landing on the shores of the battle of Iwo Jima, a testament to the courage displayed in the face of danger.
Max Lucado beautifully captures a profound truth: “God established his own beachhead in Bethlehem. He triumphed over the strongest enemy—using a woman, a baby, and a humble feeding trough.” This reminds us that hope can arise from the most unexpected places.
In John 3:16, we find comfort in the promise: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Furthermore, we discover healing and strength in 1 Peter 2:24: “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed.”
We hold dear the truth that death couldn’t defeat Him, the grave couldn’t hold Him, and hell couldn’t stop Him. He offers a loving invitation to all, a chance at eternal life.
The Hebrew word for Remembrance is Memorial, signifying the love and sacrifice that intertwine our history and our hearts. On this day, let us embrace the pain and joy of remembrance with compassion, embodying the spirit of gratitude and hope that these heroes would wish for us.
