Psalm
82:3-4 ESV
Give justice to the weak
and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.
Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”
A person leaves home and
family and enters the world as to defend what the hold dear from evil as to
keep their loved ones from harm. Yes, a person put on a military uniform today!
Yes, a person put on a police uniform today! Yes, a person put on a
firefighters uniform today! Yes, someone put on an EMS or Rescue uniform today!
Yes, they went out to protect, serve, and defend, and some never returned home.
Yes, some gave the last full measure of devotion!
Beloved, I write this
blog post this Memorial Day not only as a pastor, but as a Chaplain that has
found it all too common to send cards to those that have lost loved ones in the
service of our nation and our community. Just last night on a social media page
that I administer, a mother communicated her grief over the murder of her
police officer son two weeks ago.
As we commemorate this
Memorial Day today, let us remember those that served and returned and let us
remember those that served and never returned. I conclude this blog today with
a prayer borrowed from Christian blog writer Mary Fairchild.
Dear Heavenly Father,
As we remember those who have
made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we think of
how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Please hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your
sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.
We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for
your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision,
and strength will fill their lives.
May the members of our armed forces be supplied with
courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to
accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and
support.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.
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