Wallis’ article continues to raise the problems of vets who return home after serving. You can read Wallis’ article here.
Being available to help and support active troops and their families is one way to honor those who have died. It is one way of celebrating Memorial Day. Remembering those who have died in prayer is another way – as is praying for those who continue to serve.
On this Memorial Day I offer the following prayer from my tradition – the Presbyterian Church (USA). This prayer is part of our Book of Common Worship:
Righteous God, you rule the nations.
Guard brave men and women
who risk themselves in battle for their country.
Give them compassion for enemies
who also fight for patriotic causes.
Keep our sons and daughters from hate that hardens,
or from scorekeeping with human lives.
Though they must be at war,
let them live for peace, as eager for agreement as for victory.
Encourage them as they encourage one another,
and never let hard duty separate them
from loyalty to your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Until next time – Peace! Bill
Article comments
1 - bhw
Thanks, Rev Bill.
I swapped out your Amazon ASINs because none of the graphics were showing.
2 - Bill Hayes
Thanks for your help with the ASIN's.
3 - SFC SKI
"Being available to help and support active troops and their families is one way to honor those who have died."
Good point. Great post, thanks.
4 - Bill Hayes
Thanks. I can't help but feel compassion for those who are serving.
5 - dee
Well said. No matter how you feel about this war, you have to feel some compassion, not only for those who chose to serve but for their families who may or may not have been happy with the choices their loved one made about the armed services.
6 - Bill Hayes
I agree. We need to show compassion to those who -- for whatever reason -- have chosen to serve -- and for their families.