Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, when
flowers were placed at the graves of Union and
Confederate soldiers. On this day we honor all who
have died in service of our nation.
Dear God our Father,
Your word tells us, “Unless the LORD build the house,
they labor in vain who build. Unless the LORD guard
the city, in vain does the guard keep watch” (Psalm 127:1).
Thank You for those who have guarded not only our
cities, but our country, allies, and many other communities
from unjust and unprincipled aggressors. On this Memorial
Day, with a solemn and sacred spirit, we pause to remember
and honor the brave men and women in our Armed Forces
who gave up their lives for their fellow Americans at
home and abroad.
Many were young and many were married, with their loved
ones praying for them back home; but they were each fighting
to protect the freedom we enjoy when they were called to make
the ultimate sacrifice.
Dear God, please bless our heroes and heroines with Your
mercy, grace, and peace. Bless also their families and
friends. May Your perpetual light shine upon them; and may
their souls and the souls of all our faithful departed rest
in peace. In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Monday, May 31, 2010
A Memorial Day Prayer
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Acrually,Decoration Day (as it was long called) was specifically to honor those who died fighting to preserve the Union,not to break it.So it took a long time and a name change before it caught on in the South.
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