Well, we’ve had some kind of week, haven’t we?
I tried to do some house-y things on the day after election day, but I kept looking away from the task at hand to stare outside windows. Sometime later I stepped away from the internet’s words and looked into the Word. I re-read,
“And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” ~ Colossians 1:17.
I cling to that, even as I am heavy hearted for several reasons, not the least of which is we’re a country divided as the day is long.
But one thing most of us can agree on is the importance found in thanking our nation’s veterans. It matters that we say thank you. It matters that they hear the words from us. After all, we are the land of the free because of the brave.
So on this Veteran’s Day, we honor you the veteran who doesn’t choose where you’re going to live or how long you’re going to live there,
who concedes safety and comfort, familiarity and stability,
and surrenders your own good for the good of others.
Thank you for bravely doing what you’re called to do so we can safely do what we’re free to do. We are so grateful.
And on this Veteran’s Day, I also offer a prayer to the military spouse. Because when we build up military spouses, they are better able to build up and serve their own military-service member husbands and wives. Read that prayer right over here.
Are you a military spouse (or do you know one) who would like more encouragement? Check out my devotional Serving You: 31 Days of Encouragement for the Military Wife.
Kristen,
AMEN! We are a country divided by ideological thoughts. By doing all this protesting we are disenfranchising our military. They have fought long and hard to save our country and now we simply divide it because “our candidate” didn’t win the election.
We need to stop and think about what we are doing and start thanking our military men, women and their families. They have given their all for our great country and all some people want to do is tear it down-because their way isn’t being granted. God Help US!
Blessings 🙂
Hello – I am a military Veteran and this year I have the honor of sourcing a gift for all of the Veterans in my division for our company. In all we have 71 Veterans with us this year. In addition to their gift I was hoping to give each of them a card that truly reflects the way we feel about our vets. Your artwork popped up during my search and I wanted to know if that is free to use or if it can be purchased. I really like what it says. Please let me know as I am trying to have everything finished before Veterans Day this Nov.
Thanks,
Matt (USAF Retired)
I sent you an email, Matt! And thank you for your service!