It seems so surreal. My husband heard on the news on November 29th that there had been six soldiers killed and what a horrific story of betrayal by those our men are training. After he shared the story with me, we both thought what a sad story. Then two days later I got the news that my friend's son had been killed in Afghanistan and when sharing the tears and story with my husband, we realized the connection. What heartbreak we felt since I knew this soldier's father.
We attended the memorial service today and what a day! I remember when the soldier's father got the news a couple years ago that his son was called to war and we shared tears then of fear of the unknown. No matter how scared this father was, he was so proud that his son had made the decision to volunteer and even more proud was that soldier when I had the honor of meeting him in uniform before he was deployed! That proud father was still proud today and can live life knowing that his son sacrificed for all of us and knew what he was doing all along the way. That young man is a Christian and to hear EVERY person talk during the service let his WALK with the Lord shine right through their stories without any need to say, he did it because he was Christian. I think every person in that service knew, he did it because he wanted to live like Jesus and to do that, you live like Jesus...showing so much love and compassion to your immediate family all the way to your entire country you are fighting for! I am forever thankful to this young man and will NEVER forget the impact and respect I never knew I have for every person who fights for our country. THANK YOU. Romans 8:28 was the verse of the day at the service.
Anybody Can Be A Bride Today
We know a "Bride" as the beautiful woman at a wedding, but if you are confused by the use of the word "Bride" in this blog...this term is used because we should be living a life in constant preparation for His return just as a "Bride" is constantly preparing to get ready on her wedding day (Revelation 21). We do this by having a relationship with Jesus and living a life that is pleasing to Him. The Christian Church eagerly awaits our wedding day with the Lord! If you have any questions or would like to talk about how to become part of the "Bride" and don't know who to ask, you can ask me, I would love to lead you into a relationship with Him. Read John 3:16 if nothing else!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
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