Recently, while walking through our local cemetery to visit my father's grave, I took notice of something that I'm sure most people don't even notice, the overwhelming amount of American flags that adorn the military veteran's graves. These men and women from the Spanish American war to present day who died in the fight for freedom, and to those, like my Dad died well after his service to his country, remind me of what they fought for - Freedom. During the Bush years, many from my town would protest the war(s) from in front of the post office and that was made possible by those who served and those who gave their lives. (I wonder where those protesters are now?)
I'm sure that many of those young men and women went into battle with military chaplains telling them, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever your go." (Joshua 1:9). How many of us are afraid of what we face today. The Bible says "Do Not Fear", 365 times, so we know that if we place our trust in the Lord we will walk through the darkest valley.
pray4u@chaplaincare.us
Amen
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