thank you :: Friday E-Devotion

"But the greatest among you shall be your servant." Matthew 23:11 (NASB)

Memorial Day is a special time of memories and saying 'thank you.' Around us each day are people who have given much time to serving our nation and in so doing have served all of us. Look around. Find the veterans, or those still serving, and let them know how much you appreciate them.

We are blessed to live in America. Even with all the ugliness of our world and the crimes near by, we have the freedom to worship and to talk about Jesus. In fact, our leaders have the freedom to talk about their beliefs which ought to give Christians an open door of talking about God. Walk through that door.

"Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God." Romans 13:1 (NASB)

I recently had the opportunity to visit our nation's capital and met with a Congressman's staff for a few minutes. I learned so much, and it was an honor. As I was about to leave, God whispered in my ear to pray for these people. I asked permission and was granted the honor of praying with these folks.

That was a special time for this Christian to stand not two hundred feet from the Capital and share the blessings of the Lord and seek His favor on those who serve as our leaders and law makers.

Our soldiers have paid a high price for our freedom as a nation. Jesus paid a high price for our freedom from the penalty of sin. These men and women who have served this nation deserve not only our thanks but our prayers and support.

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance." Psalms 33:12 (NASB)

Think about it. America is a blessed nation. It is time that Americans, especially Christian citizens, stand up and say 'thank you' to our gracious God and 'thank you' to our soldiers serving today and who have served since we became a nation.

Find someone and thank them. Spend some time with God and thank Him.

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