Reflection of the Week - 24 April 2019

Posted Apr 24, 2019 in Faith

This weekend, we've been catapaulted from darkness to light.

From mourning to joy.

From solemn lament and remembrance, to thankfulness and hope.

And, as we continue to remember Jesus' death, and victory over it,

we turn to remember another great sacrifice.

We remember the many men and women, by whose blood and sacrifices

we can call ourselves, and our country 'free'.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

Lord, for those who fought,

far from home and family,

we give you thanks for their selfless acts

for the bravery and courage they showed.

May we remember them.

As dawn breaks, and people gather

solemnly keeping the flame of remembrance going

As the old men march, one proud step in front of the other,

may I show them the respect they have earned, a thousand times over.

May I be reminded of their selfless attitude, and care for their fellow men

and have the courage to live the same way.

Amen.

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