Today is Memorial Day and at three o'clock today, our people in the church to which we belong are going to all pray for the families of those who lost a loved one at any of the many wars we have had during our lifetimes or for those in our history. War is a terrible thing, but there have been wars since the beginning of time. Remember Cain? He started it all when he killed his brother, Abel, because God liked Abel's heart and Abel's gift to God the best. Jealousy of one man or one country for another will bring a war about every time. So, here we are, on the day when we recognize the tragedy of war, its bravery and its sadness. And we remember the heros of war and feel honored that we knew them. Jerry wrote in early June, 2006 from Romans 15:13, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." And he continued:
"Paul wants those he writes to and for us today to be always filled with joy and peace because we know Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. How could we ever feel down or afraid with such a wondrous gift? Even though none of us knows from day to day how things will work out, or if we even will be alive tomorrow, we can always abound in Hope because we know Jesus as our Savior.
"How can I ever worry about tomorrow when Jesus walks with me? I can only have a heart that leaps with Joy and Peace, and is always filled, abounding with Hope!
"Lord God, You've given me this miraculous gift of joy and peace that I might always be full of hope, in order to encourage others that have "no hope" at all. Thank You. Amen"
To all the young men and women who are anticipating becoming part of our nation's Armed Forces in the future, I pray that you will take the Lord's gift of Himself in your heart, and discover the joy, the peace, and the assurance of His love during your time serving our country and in the days that follow.
Our hearts sing with hope for each of you, and also for your families.
Jo INMN
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