Memorial day is more than just a long
weekend or the start of summer. It exists so we can set aside time to honor all
Americans who have died while in the military service. My family has fought in
every war since the American Revolution. Some will be remembered today for
their sacrifice. It does not matter is you have not lost someone directly to
war - it matters because we are a free country. Thousands of men and women have
given the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Today we honor their lives and
pray for their families.
I have read the following at many
funerals. Look at the words and allow them to minister to a loss that you have
had. It's called, With Hope
You left us with the memory of your
smile,
And nothing we can do, And nothing
we can say,
Can take away the pain, The pain of
losing you,
But we can cry with hope,
Cause we believe with hope,
There’s a place by God’s
grace,
There’s a place where we’ll
see your face again.
Through the cloud of tears,
I see the Father’s smile and say
well done,
And I imagine you,
Where you most wanted to be,
Seeing all your dreams come true,
Because now you’re home, and
now you’re free,
And we have this anchor because we
believe,
That everything God promised us is
true,
So, we wait with hope, and we ache
with hope,
We hold on with hope, we let go with
hope. - Steven Curtis Chapman
Thank you Jesus for the blessing of
hope. May America bless God on this day and always. Amen?
