Wednesday, March 29, 2023
“Thank a Soldier”
Today’s Lenten Challenge is another one that serves as an important reminder of the freedoms and liberties that we enjoy. Today, thank a current member or veteran of the Armed Forces or Coast Guard.
This simple and important Challenge can help make the day special for those that we often forget or take for granted. The majority of us are able to enjoy countless freedoms, including the freedom to worship, attend school, and choose where we want to live, because of the sacrifices made by others.
Those who serve (and have served) in the Armed Forces have a different view of the world than ours. It is one that is unique to their experience, which they received by putting their own lives on the line on behalf of the rest of us. That takes a different kind of courage and belief system than what we normally encounter, and they do it so that we can have choices, options, and liberties.
Do you know a current or veteran member of our Armed Forces or Coast Guard? If so, give them a big “Thank You” today. After that, give God some thanks for providing such a special person in your life. This will take little effort but it can also make all the difference in the world to someone very special.
Thank a soldier today!
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13, NIV)
