Even though Memorial Day has past, let our hearts still turn toward the countless men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It’s a solemn time of the year, steeped in reverence, gratitude, and reflection—a chance to pause to remember that liberty has always come with a price.
For those of us who walk by faith, Memorial Day is more than a national holiday. It’s a powerful reminder of Jesus’ words in John 15:13:
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
We see the echo of that sacrificial love in the stories of every soldier who never came home—those who stepped forward when others stepped back, who stood in the gap for people they would never meet. Their courage speaks to a deeper truth: that real love is willing to bear the cost, even when it means laying down everything.
Let’s pray for the families who carry the weight of absence. Honor the gold star spouses, children, and parents who carry a quiet, daily grief—and yet walk forward with unshakable grace. May they feel the comfort of our prayers and the arms of our Savior wrapped around them.
Let us also look inward and ask how we, too, might live lives worthy of their sacrifice. May we be bold in our faith, unwavering in our hope, and generous in our love—for we are still called to be lights in a dark world.
Let’s not only remember—but live in a way that honors their legacy. Let’s cherish the freedoms we hold, stand for righteousness, and hold fast to the eternal hope we have in Christ.
🕯️ We remember. We honor. We give thanks.
🇺🇸 Until every tear is wiped away and every war is no more.
With grace and gratitude,
Mary Alford
Christians Read 