Most people are strong enough to break one pencil but when combined with more than one, it is not so easy. When we become one with each other, we also can become much stronger. As we celebrate Ascension Sunday and Memorial day, I am reminded that we are not alone in our quest to survive neither are we alone in our desires to succeed. Our fallen heroes paid the ultimate price for our freedom. They were one with each other for a higher calling for us all so we should shake the hand of any veteran or police officer in the line of duty to keep us free.
1 Peter 5:9 says to resist evil to stand firm in the faith as others have also endured throughout the world in order to be restored, empowered, and strengthened forever and always. These are indeed words to live by as we continue to fight the good fight. As the doves shown in the picture represents peace, may they also represent unity. We are not alone in our fight for freedom but we have an obligation to be aware of deception. I believe we need to be guided by the Holy Spirit not earthly forms of media that are intended for sensationalism to sell their product. We should remember our fallen heroes first before the BBQ pit gets fired up and our favorite beverages are drunk for after all, without their sacrifices would our free society even exist?
John 17:10-11, says everything is mine and everything is yours so everything is shared as one. We as mere humans but can rejoice in knowing we are one with each other and our creator. Let us stand firm in our faith and soar to heights beyond the fringes of fear knowing that we have a gift of freedom. Let freedom continue to ring to new generations of one.
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