Memorial Day

On the last Monday of each May, our nation observes a holiday that many now call Memorial Day. Originally given the name “Decoration Day” for the tradition of beautifying the graves of our fallen soldiers, this day commemorates the lives and sacrifices of those who fought and gave the greatest sacrifice they could so that we could live today in freedom. The Bible reminds us that Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. This love of country—this sense of honor and duty—should be reverenced and admired for the calling that these men and women have so admirably given of themselves to fulfill.

Our military servicemen and women are daily placed in harm’s way both at home and abroad, carrying the torch of freedom for America, These freedoms, endowed by out Creator, are kept alive by the bravery and courage of our military forces. What an opportunity we have to celebrate this heritage of freedom!

God allowed our founding fathers to institute a government in which each citizen is given opportunity to celebrate the freedom to speak out, peaceably assemble, and publicly share his faith with others. Only by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ could a nation be founded with this broad range of freedom. May we never take for granted the privileges afforded to us by the men and women who have given their lives to preserve it for us.

On this Memorial Day, please remember our military. Pray for their safety. Whenever you see them In uniform, tell them “Thank you.” Let each one know that you appreciate the sacrifice that he or she makes for our nation.

As we consider those who have given their all, for the cause of freedom, let us pause and remember that our Savior laid down His life to free us all from the bondage of sin. Currently, over 7 billion people reside on this earth, and God sent His Son to take away the sin of each one who accepts Him and also gives us abundant life and freedom in Him.

From the May 1, 2012 edition of Legal Alerts published by the Christian Law Association.
© 2012
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