I really think that we sometimes take for granted that there is very real fighting taking place; there’s a war going on.  Arguments can be made for the validity of it all.  However, that does not negate the fact that many of our brothers and sisters are answering the call to fight for our country.  Let’s take a moment today to recognize the sacrifices being made by our soldiers and thier respective families.  May God bless them.

Dear Lord,

There’s a young woman far from home,
serving her nation with pride.
Her step is strong, her step is sure,
there is courage in every stride.
We pray You keep her safe,
we pray You keep her strong,
we pray You send her safely home …

for she’s been away too long.

There’s a young man far from home,
called to serve his nation in time of war;
sent to defend our freedom
on some distant foreign shore.
We pray You keep him safe,
we pray You keep him strong,
we pray You send him safely home …

for he’s been away so long.

Bless those who await their safe return.
Bless those who mourn the lost.
Bless those who serve this country well,
no matter what the cost.

God, Bless America!