“They forgot God, their Savior”
Psalm 106:21

I had a unique Memorial Day experience last May. I was honored to participate in a special service for our Military. It was a small gathering on a hot South Texas morning. I shared a few words about the blessings of living in our nation. I prayed for our leaders, service men and women, and especially for those grieving those we have lost. Veterans young and old were present. Others, like myself, were there to show support for the many who had served and given the ultimate price. Some who had recently lost loved ones on the battle field were there. I can remember the bell tolls as each name was read aloud. They were not forgotten.
It is easy to forget amidst the hustle and bustle of our lives. We are always hurrying from one thing to the next. The busyness of life encourages us to forget about what really matters. Caring for others gets pushed to the side. Our faith can become empty and without meaning. It reaches a point where we may need to make some serious changes in our lives if we are going to recover what we have forgotten along the way.
Christians can take great comfort in knowing that what is lost can be found again. Things that have been forgotten can be remembered and restored. Christ has made it possible for us to begin that process of recovery. The Bible points us to those things which we have need to constantly be reminded of. Each Sunday we are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice that Christ has given us in his death. God calls us to rise up as he raised his Son to life. We remind one another of what God has done for us and of his Spirit that dwells within us.
As Americans, it is easy to take for granted our freedoms gained by the blood of those who served our country. So it is for us as Christians to forget the blood that was shed for our sins in order to set us free. He loves you and has not forgotten you. Never forget.