Prayer Starter - Monday, May 26, 2025

Good Morning Prayer Warrior -

Today in the United States we set aside this day, not to start the summer, or have a BBQ, but it is set aside to remember those who gave their life for our country.  Memorial Day is a solemn time. As we gather with family, attend parades, and place flags at the graves of fallen soldiers, Memorial Day offers a sacred opportunity to reflect not only on national sacrifice but also on the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus Christ. While this day is a time of remembrance for those who gave their lives in military service, it can also be a day for deeper spiritual reflection— each Memorial Day reflection is a chance to consider the ways in which Christ’s example of self-giving love continues to shape our understanding of service, sacrifice, and eternal hope.

Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (Read the passage from The Message, John 15:13). This verse is often quoted on Memorial Day, and for good reason. It captures the heart of both the soldier’s calling and Christ’s redemptive act. When we remember those who gave their lives in service, we see a reflection of the selfless love Christ demonstrated on the cross.


Heavenly Father,

Thank You the Men and Women that have served our people. Their service is a reflection of the love Christ has for all of us. May we learn to serve as Christ served us. May we learn to love as Christ loved us. 

Bless those that serve and comfort those that have lost loved ones in the line of duty.

On this Memorial Day, help me not to just think about myself, but to meditate on Jesus.


In His Name, Amen


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