Father's Day also gives us an opportunity to remember
the fathers who are currently serving in our Armed Forces.
Our Nation is grateful for the courage and sacrifice
of the many proud fathers wearing our country's uniform.
By advancing freedom and protecting our way of life,
these brave individuals are helping
to lay the foundation of peace for our children and grandchildren.
President George W. Bush, June 18 2006
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops they're fighting for our Freedom.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up.
June 18, 2006
READ: 1 John 4:12-19
There is no fear in love. —1 John 4:18
In 1990 a TV documentary on the US Civil War attracted huge audiences. One program featured a letter by a soldier killed at the battle of Bull Run. Sullivan Ballou realized the peril he faced in the looming clash, so he wrote a poignant letter to his wife. In part he said, “If I do not return, my dear Sarah, never forget how much I loved you, nor that when my last breath escapes me on the battlefield, it will whisper your name.”
Men, more than women, often find it difficult to express deep emotions. They may squelch the impulse to put their tenderest feelings into words.
This Father’s Day, many men will receive expressions of love, but they may have trouble voicing their love in return. Yet nothing is more masculine than to express love to our loved ones. That’s true not only for fathers but for all of us. We can bestow no gift more precious to those who are wrapped up with us in the bundle of life.
“There is no fear in love,” wrote the apostle John, “but perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18). So let us boldly declare our love, not only for our loved ones but for the One who gave His life for us.
This Father’s Day, emulate that courageous fallen Civil War hero and give voice to your love.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Nehemiah 10-11; Acts 4:1-22
Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers in the Canteen!
Happy Father's Day to all my heroes, wherever you are!
I pray for special blessings for you today.
Thanks, Tonkin, for posting President Bush's Father's Day message. And Happy Father's Day to you.
