Freedom Is Not Free

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, in the United States, Monday is Memorial Day, a day where we, as a country, take time to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice: their lives in service to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

Even though our country is experiencing turmoil because of the political climate and the increase in hate and division, I still love this country. And I deeply love and respect the men and women who willingly leave their homes and families behind to serve the greater good.

My husband is one of those men. He loves his country deeply. He served in the Navy and had a lifelong goal of retiring from military service. Unfortunately, while serving, he was wounded and was unable to return to active duty doing what he loved most. He is still here.

So many soldiers never made it home at all. Tomorrow, we honor them.

John 15:13 (NIV)

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Whether you agree with the military or not, please take a moment to thank those who have served and remember those who sacrificed everything. A simple “Thank you for your service” can mean more than you know.

Let Us Pray

Spirit of the Living God, Monday we pause with grateful hearts to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to others. Comfort the families who still carry the weight of that sacrifice, strengthen those who continue to serve, and help us never take freedom for granted. Teach us to walk in love, unity, honor, and humility toward one another. May we always remember that true sacrifice reflects the greatest love of all. In Jesus precious name, Amen. And we let it be, and so it is.

Gone, But Never Forgotten

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA