As Independence Day approaches, I find myself thinking of all the blood that has been
shed to obtain and keep that independence. From the Revolutionary war to present
day there has been approximately 1,354,466 Military personnel killed in battle. There
has been 1,430,290 combat wounded. That is a lot of death, blood, and sacrifice
made so that we as a nation can enjoy the precious thing called FREEDOM. When
You realize only one percent of this nation serves in the Military in order to keep the
other ninety nine percent safe so that they could enjoy all the joys and happiness that
freedom allows each of us, it certainly makes you realize how heroic they truly are.
So, as you celebrate during this Independence Day, I challenge each of you to take
time out to do something for a Veteran, thank them for their service and say a prayer
for all who has transitioned on to join God in his Heavenly Army of Angels and give
thanks for those who are still here with us.
Many of our Veterans return home with battle scars not just physical but
also psychological. In peacetime the ninety nine percent whom do not serve will go
back to living their normal lives. The one percent who have seen combat will return
home and continue to fight these wars some due to physical wounds acquired from
battle, some from diseases from serving in foreign countries and chemical Warfare.
Many will battle psychological wounds for the rest of their lives.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for these brave individuals who were willing to die for
freedom, just as Your Son Jesus was willing to die so that we could live a free and
eternal life in heaven. The cost of these events are priceless and can never be
adequately repaid. Thank You for the men and women who have fought, and
continue to fight for our nation. We ask Your Blessings for them and their families.
On July 4, 1776, 13 Colonies claimed their independence from England, this action
resulted in the formation of the United States of America. Please help us to
remember and honor these heroes.
keep us faithful to You, The Military Order of the Purple Heart and each other.
Continue to Bless and Sustain each of us as only You can. Bless this Nation and
Bless and guide all in authority. We ask these things in the name of Jesus. AMEN

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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JOHN 15:13​

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God Bless each of you and May he continue to bless the United States of America.

 

Barbara Waller

MOPH Department of California Chaplain​

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CONTACT:

Barbara Waller

619-264-6659

barbara.mopha@gmail.com​