" And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love." Romans 5:5
To those of you who read my blog yesterday, you understand the significance of this! It is the same verse God gave me yesterday too!!! The service this Memorial day weekend spoke to me of such hope as I sensed the sweet sweet presence of God. My favorite part though, the moment that spoke to me the most, was as the pastor finished reading a poetry tribute to those who have died for or in service to our country and there was a moment of silence. People turned to look at the flag, standing silent in respect and remembrance, and taps played over the intercom. My little grandson was the only voice that could be heard, saying, "What is that? What is that Nana? What is that?" Taking him up in my arms, and looking to the flag, I spoke quietly into his ear and said in a stage whisper that let him know I was listening to him..."It's a goodbye song sweetie. It's a goodbye song to some very special people," I said as I held him close and wondered if some day he would be called upon to lay down his life for something he loved and believed in, and praying that with God's grace and wisdom we would know him to be such a man. Weeping silently, I held him close, and together we listened as the song finished and life paused, swelling with gratitude and respect.
Even as I write this, I wonder what it would look like if Calvary would command such a respect in me as to beckon me to silent reflection, speechless, each time the name Jesus is mentioned, with a moment of silence as I consider what His death means to my life...
