Memorial Day. Yes we celebrate but what do we remember on
this day? And does it still mean something?
Once upon a time this great country called America was
founded like none other upon the principles of God. The most basic was freedom
of worship for which men and women crossed a perilous ocean.
Americans fought and bled and died to protect our right to
live free under God. Through numerous wars men and women were willing to risk
their lives because it was an honorable thing to serve this nation and protect
the endangered around the world. It still is. And not just in war.
Men and women among us daily risk their lives – firemen,
policemen, those in service careers - mental health counselors and doctors work
long hours and often sacrifice personal pleasure to help their fellow human
beings.
What is the spark that makes one sign up, volunteer, choose
a career that is not about self-grandeur?
Isn’t it our inkling of divinity, the very nature of God
within us makes us care, sends us forth, christens us as do-gooders? Only the
spirit of the living God can make us love like this.
May we remember that it is God who is great and He imparted
His vision for a country founded on respect and love. We’ve sometimes gotten
the message wrong, but we tried to right the nation as best we could. May we do
so again.
My concern is that the young among us don’t know that being
a taker never comes close to the sweet delight of being a giver. That sacrifice
isn’t stupid but fulfilling.
One nation under God is still the basis for our greatness. Forget
Him and America crumbles.
Might Memorial Day be a good time for a brief history lesson
for our children? What do they remember on this day?
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