Today, we pause to remember the weight of sacrifice. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It’s a sacred moment to honor those who gave everything so we could live in freedom. It’s about brave men and women who laid down their lives, not for recognition, but out of love. That kind of sacrifice mirrors the love of our Savior. Jesus said in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” As we reflect on those who wore the uniform and never came home, may we also look to the Cross. Where love made the greatest sacrifice of all. Today, we’re reminded that freedom always comes at a price. Let’s live in a way that honors their legacy, by loving deeply, forgiving freely, and living with purpose. Let us pray for the families still grieving. Let us thank God for the gift of freedom and those who defended it. May we raise our flags high, not just in patriotism, but in reverence. And let us cling to the hope of heaven, where no tear will fall and peace will reign forever.
