Vocabulary.com defines sacrifice as
"a loss or something you give up, usually for the sake of a better
cause." In the context of what we celebrate this weekend, these words
define well the willingness of so many to sacrifice so much. Memorial Day calls
us to remember the men and women who have given their lives in protection of the
freedoms we enjoy. Too often we trivialize these sacrifices by our own abuses
of these freedoms. Walking along the white marble markers of Arlington National
Cemetery, however, one is overcome by what has been given up for the sake of
a better cause. Parades, sales, backyard barbeques all are part of Memorial
Day weekend, but in the midst of the busyness of these holiday events, none of
them is as significant as pausing to ponder the high cost of freedom and the
willingness of brave men and women to willingly give themselves for so great a
cause. Take time this weekend to remember and give thanks for the generous
gifts so many have given in service to our nation.
I know we have a number of folks traveling this weekend, but I look forward
to seeing you on Sunday as we worship the living Lord!
Jim Abernathy
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