Some Indeed Gave All

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. John 15:13

Today we in the United States observe Memorial Day, a day set aside to pay respects and tribute to those brave men and women who paid the ultimate price on the battlefields worldwide in order that we can enjoy the freedoms we have here today. Never get to the point you take this freedom for granted or it could be lost. Some of it is trickling away today and we need to be alert and vigilant so the sacrifice these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines paid was not in vain. 

Our nation has been one blessed by God because we have followed His word. The blessings could easily be removed when we start snubbing God and His words and law. Modern man may think they are just fine without a hope of Heaven but in the end every person will give account to Jesus. 

On this Memorial Day while you are at the lake, cooking out, or whatever you are doing, stop for a moment and give thanks for those who serve today and ask God to watch over them and guide them. Pray for tyranny to be eradicated from this great land before freedom is unrecognizable. If you live near a National Cemetery why not go visit it and pay your respects. 

PRAYER: I am ever so grateful to have the freedom I enjoy in the USA. Lord help us not be lazy about protecting that freedom. Protect us oh Lord from terrorism within our own land and be with those who currently are on active duty and protect them. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Strongholds Can Be Broken

The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.Psalm 9:9-10

We are living in perilous times. Here where I am in the United States of America we become very complacent to dangers around us. We refuse to believe anything bad could ever happen. All because of devotion to a political party, many refuse to believe there could be bad elements within our own government who do not like freedom and want to take us down. Evil is ever present. The enemy operates in very subtle ways to destroy what was once a great Christian nation. 

Strongholds can be broken by the power of Jesus name, prayer, fasting, and refusing to give  the enemy any more ground. Our freedom is from the Almighty. Our blessings are from the Almighty. Apart from God we fail. Evil, sinister, tricky forces are definitely at work scheming to destroy this great land. Recently one of the largest prayer tools(Presidential Prayer Team) on the Internet was hacked by someone who obviously does not want prayer for this land. 

Stop what you are doing today and thank God for this great nation. Pray for those who would lie and trick people into believing things that aren't true. Stand up for the truth and realize everyone has a part in keeping this nation truly free.Take the blinders off and get on your knees and pray.  As we approach the anniversary of both the  horrific terror attacks on September 11, 2001 and just a couple years ago on that same day the attacks on our Embassy in Benghazi just remember there is good and there is evil. Be on your guard and on your knees. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus I indeed thank you for my freedom. Many people do not enjoy what we have in America. Evil forces are trying to chip away little by little so we do not notice that we are being controlled more. Help your people get on their knees and pray. Protect us Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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