Join with me in
suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier
gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding
officer.
- 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV)
Today is Veterans Day, so first and foremost — thank you to every single one of you reading this who has served in the U.S. military.
Thank you to those who are still serving.
Thank you to the families who spent birthdays, holidays, and milestones apart so their loved ones could protect our freedom.
And thank you to the soldiers who gave their lives so that we might live free.
To the men and women in uniform — we honor your courage, your sacrifice, and your service.
I am the granddaughter of a U.S. soldier.
I am the daughter of a U.S. soldier.
I am the sister of a U.S. soldier.
I am the mother of a U.S. soldier.
And I am the friend of many U.S. soldiers.
My pride for our soldiers runs deep.
My grandfather, father, and brother have all left this earth, and I honor them — and hundreds of thousands of others — by asking that we respect, honor, and give thanks for their sacrifice.
The freedom you have today, even to read these very words, was bought at a great price by a soldier who deserves nothing less than honor and respect.
Every year on Veterans Day, I’m reminded of a poem I first read in sixth grade:
The Soldier and God we both adore,
In times of need and not before,
But when the war is won
And the wrong is righted,
God is forgotten
And the Soldier is slighted.
Does that hit home for you? It should.
Let this day remind us that when we love and honor God, we must also love and honor those who selflessly fight for the freedom to praise Him.
Paul tells Timothy to endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ — one who stays focused on pleasing his Commander. Our veterans and active-duty soldiers model that kind of dedication. They serve with courage, loyalty, and discipline. And just as they defend our nation, we are called to stand firm in our faith, to live with that same endurance and purpose — serving our Great Commander above all.
So today, as we thank our veterans and remember those who did not come home, let’s also recommit ourselves to live honorably, faithfully, and with gratitude for the freedom both they — and Christ — have secured for us.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV)
Today is Veterans Day, so first and foremost — thank you to every single one of you reading this who has served in the U.S. military.
Thank you to those who are still serving.
Thank you to the families who spent birthdays, holidays, and milestones apart so their loved ones could protect our freedom.
And thank you to the soldiers who gave their lives so that we might live free.
To the men and women in uniform — we honor your courage, your sacrifice, and your service.
I am the granddaughter of a U.S. soldier.
I am the daughter of a U.S. soldier.
I am the sister of a U.S. soldier.
I am the mother of a U.S. soldier.
And I am the friend of many U.S. soldiers.
My pride for our soldiers runs deep.
My grandfather, father, and brother have all left this earth, and I honor them — and hundreds of thousands of others — by asking that we respect, honor, and give thanks for their sacrifice.
The freedom you have today, even to read these very words, was bought at a great price by a soldier who deserves nothing less than honor and respect.
Every year on Veterans Day, I’m reminded of a poem I first read in sixth grade:
The Soldier and God we both adore,
In times of need and not before,
But when the war is won
And the wrong is righted,
God is forgotten
And the Soldier is slighted.
Does that hit home for you? It should.
Let this day remind us that when we love and honor God, we must also love and honor those who selflessly fight for the freedom to praise Him.
Paul tells Timothy to endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ — one who stays focused on pleasing his Commander. Our veterans and active-duty soldiers model that kind of dedication. They serve with courage, loyalty, and discipline. And just as they defend our nation, we are called to stand firm in our faith, to live with that same endurance and purpose — serving our Great Commander above all.
So today, as we thank our veterans and remember those who did not come home, let’s also recommit ourselves to live honorably, faithfully, and with gratitude for the freedom both they — and Christ — have secured for us.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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