his is the 65th anniversary of ‘D’ day when Americans landed on Normandy’s beaches, established a foothold, and began their successful march to final victory in Europe. The day will be marked with special observances. Included will be a very small number of veterans who were there, survived the terrible opposition, and are with us today to remember.
“We just did it. It was ours to do, so we did it”. The cost was high, and the freedom they fought for for us is still precious. But is it, really? When we see today so many who don’t know the price they paid, and now expect others to “do it’ for them. Hand it to them as their due.
Ah, “Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way,
Lead us from night to never-ending day;
Fill all our lives with love and grace divine,
And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine”.
So let this be a day we remember both the reason for this effort, and the terrible price paid, and be refreshed that freedom is yet our heritage. For we do live in a country where it is still possible to worship without hindrance, and live our lives mostly in peace.
So, “O God our Help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guide while life shall last,
And or eternal home”.
As “Heirs of the kingdom of God” we cherish the promise of our Lord,
“Let not your hearts be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself. That where I am, you may be also.” John 14, 1 – 3.
GPD 6/6/09
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