As we observe Veterans Day, I can’t help but think about the men and women who have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedom. Some have left their families and homes. Others have endured hardships we’ll never fully understand, and some have given their lives in service to our country.
Their willingness to put others before themselves is a sacrifice we should never take lightly. Freedom is a gift, but it has never been free. Today, I am especially thankful for those who have served. And for those who continue to serve, and the families who have stood beside them through it all.
We may never be able to repay what they’ve given, but we can make sure their sacrifices are never forgotten. As Christians, we’re called to love others sacrificially, and the courage and selflessness of our veterans remind us of the depth of that kind of love.
So today, let’s take a moment to say thank you, offer a prayer for those who have served, and remember the blessings of freedom we too often take for granted. May God bless our veterans, comfort those carrying unseen wounds, and bless the United States of America.
