~ALL GAVE SOME--SOME GAVE ALL~
We remember those today who served our Country in any capacity.
We also take time out for a moment of prayer for our Nation, our President,
lawmakers, and all in active duty or reserves, across this land,
as well as their families. May we always remember our soldiers in
prayer.
November 11th is the Day set aside as a very important holiday to observe
Veteran's Day in this country. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower
signed a bill into law for this day to be in honor of our country's veterans.
This day was formerly called 'Armistice day' as President Woodrow Wilson
had proclaimed it as such in 1919, and it became a national holiday in 1938.
On this day, our County has many patriotic speeches, parades, and other
observances in honor of those who served in the Armed Forces. Many lost
their lives, and many have the scars of battle or memories of time spent
in service for our Country. Thousands are buried in Arlington National
Cemetery outside Washington, D. C., and other cemeteries, who gave their lives
in time of battle. These, as the unknown soldier, are gone, but not forgotten.
This is the day we set aside in remembrance of all who gave willingly to
protect the freedom of their Country. We give thanks for these as we
remember, and also those who are serving today.
We have seen wars and battles since Bible days. Even in Old Testament
days , the Lord told his people to go in and possess the land. He had given
them the land, it was up to them to go in and drive out the enemy as He went
before them. They fought for their freedom and what had been given them
by the Lord. These Saints of old were in a battle against the forces of evil, and
many of these lost their lives, but gained a far better country. When we read
Hebrews 11, we see the heroes of the faith and how they endured by seeing what
the Lord had prepared for those who believed in Him. We also remember these as
ensamples, ( examples), and know if we fight the good fight of faith, we also shall
enter into all the promises of the Lord and his eternal rest. We are in the greatest
Army of all and have been given mighty weapons of warfare and the whole
armor of God.
In this day of terrorist threats, wars, and rumors of war, there is still hope in
God. He promised never to leave us or forsake us. Blessed is a Nation whose
God is the Lord. As we join in prayer for our Nation and all across this
world, may we remember the price paid for our freedom. Many gave all.....all gave
some, and there are those today still willing to serve their Country for the sake
of freedom. We know not what the future holds for our Country, but we do know
who holds the future. In Him, we can be secure, as He will be with us always.
Our Lord gave His all that we might have everything. He willingly laid down
His life that we might have a new life and take up our cross daily to follow him.
We are soldiers in the Army of our Lord and have a Commander-In-Chief who
goes before us every day to lead us in victory. In the good fight of faith, we
have a promise of a crown of life and a better country awaiting. We must
endure as a good soldier of the cross. Take time out to say a prayer for our
Country, leaders, lawmakers, also those in service both at home and
in foreign lands. We remember the fallen, their families and friends
today; and give thanks for those who were willing to serve their country.
We also pray that we, as Christians, might see the admonition of our Lord
in 2 Chronicles 7: 14, as He promises... "if my people which are called by
my name, shall humble themselves and seek my face, and turn from
their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven; and will forgive their sin
and will heal their land."
This whole world needs the prayers of God's people that all might come
to know and trust in Him. He has called each one into active duty but many
have not heeded the call. May we seek to share and care for every soul who
has not answered the call of the Lord. He will bless us for caring and hear
our every prayer. Our Lord guards the course of the just and protects the
way of His faithful ones.
Blessings In Christ,
Jo Ann Kelly © 2009, 2002
J. P.'s Inspirations
http://www.my.homewithgod.com/jpinspirations/
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'Thank you' to our Veterans and all those who serve our country!
May God watch over you and keep you in His love and protection is our prayer.
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