Dear God in Heaven,
As I enter this weekend help me to remember,
Remember that you gave us an example of sacrifice by exchanging your son for our souls.
You wanted us to know we were worthy of your love.
Since then many more have been raised up for sacrifice,
They do not have the title of Lord,
But we call them warrior.
They fought and died on the cold nights in Pennsylvania under General Washington.
We called them rebels and yankees.
They fought and died next to their brothers.
In WW1 we called them Doughboy.
They fought and died on the fields of France.
In WWII they were affectionately known as Yanks.
They fought and died at Normandy on the beach.
In Korea and Vietnam we began to criticize them and call them baby killers.
They fought and died in farmers fields.
In Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan we again began calling them Warriors.
They fought and died in the "sandbox".
God you raised up parents who taught their children...
Sacrifice...
Bravery...
Courage.
You instilled in them selflessness.
You gave them love for their country and its citizens.
A love that would give all.
We recognize them this weekend by the flag at their headstone.
As I lay down tonight I have but one request,
I pray tonight that I am worthy of their sacrifice.
Amen
