Memorial Day or as it used to be called Decoration Day... When I was growing up and lived in West Virginia in the early 1960's there would be a group of about 25 that would go and decorate the graves in different cemetaries in the area... This year that group is still going but there will only be 3 of the original group going...Why??? I believe we have made Memorial Day into just another day where we have a"Huge Memorial Day Sale" come in and take advantage of this bargain....
What bargain did our soldiers get when they lost their lives??? Lives that were precious and valuable...We have our freedom because of these brave fallen heroes... Let us remember them today as we enjoy our families, food and most importantly our freedom!
In the book of Judges it reminds us what happens to our children and our children's children when we forget to remind and teach them life changing truths...
"After those people had died, their children grew up and did not know the LORD or what He had done for Israel. So they did what the LORD said was wrong, and they worshiped the baal idols. They quit following the LORD, the God of their ancestors who brought them outof te land of Egypt." Judges 2:10 - 12
In the verses following this passage it tells what the LORD did to the people of Israel for their neglect of Him.... It's not pretty...
Let us never forget to teach our children about Memorial Day and the truths of Jesus!
Prayer of the Day: Jesus bless the families who have lost loved ones over the years in battle to help keep our freedom.
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
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