God Bless our Troops!
Posted on 05/25/2019 5:01:11 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
God Bless our Troops!
In.
Good evening, AAC, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Have you escaped all the mid-west bad weather?
Remember:
Memorial Day is for the fallen and ONLY the fallen.
Armed Forces day is for those who are currently serving.
Veterans’ Day is for all Veterans, living and deceased.
Some bad weather has moved through my part of Texas twice this week.
The final line is very fitting for Memorial Day:
O Christ our God,
though Thou didst descend to the depths of the earth
Thou didst make Hades captive,
And rose an Immortal Conqueror.
Thou didst bring joy to the myrrh-bearing women,
And to Thy Apostles Thou hast given peace,
And to the fallen, didst bring Resurrection.
Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 28–29; John 9:24–41
Be strong and courageous. 1 Chronicles 28:20
Among a display of male statues (Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, and others) in London’s Parliament Square, stands a lone statue of a woman. The solitary woman is Millicent Fawcett, who fought for the right of women to vote. She’s immortalized in bronze—holding a banner displaying words she offered in a tribute to a fellow suffragist: “Courage calls to courage everywhere.” Fawcett insisted that one person’s courage emboldens others—calling timid souls into action.
As David prepared to hand his throne over to his son Solomon, he explained the responsibilities that would soon rest heavy on his shoulders. It’s likely Solomon quivered under the weight of what he faced: leading Israel to follow all God’s instructions, guarding the land God had entrusted to them, and overseeing the monumental task of building the temple (1 Chronicles 28:8–10).
Knowing Solomon’s trembling heart, David offered his son powerful words: “Be strong and courageous . . . . Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you” (v. 20). Real courage would never arise from Solomon’s own skill or confidence but rather from relying on God’s presence and strength. God provided the courage Solomon needed.
When we face hardship, we often try to drum up boldness or talk ourselves into bravery. God, however, is the one who renews our faith. He will be with us. And His presence calls us to courage.
What causes your heart to tremble in fear? How can you seek God’s presence and power in moving toward courage?
God, I’m often so afraid. And when I am, I’m tempted to rely on my own wits or courage—and that’s never enough. Be with me. Give me Your courage.
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I had two Great-Great Grandfathers who served in the G.A.R. during the Civil War.
One of my Great-Great Uncles was Joseph Workman from Wiconisco, Pennsylvania, who enlisted in the 96th Regiment September 23, 1861and reenlisted February 15, 1864. He was wounded in the left leg in a charge on the Rebels at Spotsylvania on May 10, 1864, was taken prisoner and died in Rebel hands June 9, 1864.
My wife has a Great Grandfather who survived the infamous Andersonville POW camp.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
Remember today. Decoration Day.
Good evening, lightman, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Always a good reminder of what Memorial Day is about...honoring the fallen.
Quite fitting....thanks.
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
Never Forget.
Hi Everybody!
A Blessed memorial Day To All.
(((HUGS)))
Howdy, JJ!
I have to admit I had to look that up. Even though I was born in the south, I can’t recall ever hearing it called Decoration Day.
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