MEMORIAL DAY

 His name was George Madison Waggoner, born in Dover, TN, 1836-1862 to 1864 listed as a casualty of The Civil War , he left behind a young wife named Mary, and two baby/toddler sons named Isaac George and Wiley Benjamin, that's all the info I have on MY 3RD GREAT-GRANDFATHER on my Mom's maternal side. Somewhere out there, one of these graves marked UNKNOWN SOLDIER could be him. The following I wrote about 15 years ago . . .

Remember … and give thanks!

Today I awoke long before dawn, still, comfortable, peaceful, thankful, blessed, free, and I reflect. I am able to enjoy such a moment because a high price was paid because a sacrifice was made. A sacrifice by many who’s name I'll never know, who’s faces, I've never seen, with lives given up never to be known. Today I remember although I cannot comprehend. They drank from a cup I'll never have to drink. They drank their final cup not knowing it was so, not mindful of the cost, with unquenchable courage . . . courage I'll never know. The value of freedom-can it ever be measured? The cost of freedom-can it ever be counted? Can it ever be paid in full? Priceless, costly, invaluable, immeasurable, and beyond comprehension! Today I remember those who have gone before and those who go forward now. Today I remember those who fought before and those who fight now. Today I remember those who paid the price and those who continue to pay the price so that we can continue to enjoy and others can begin to enjoy and share in this priceless gift of freedom. Today I remember and say “Thank You!” to those who have and still continue to sacrifice for freedom. Today I remember and say a prayer. Today I remember and offer thanks to God, the true Giver of freedom, for this country and this gift!

 

Salvation of the Lord

 

Scripture Psalms 98:1-2 Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. The Lord has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations.

Observation He is victorious Lord of salvation.

Application I would receive the salvation of God.

Prayer Thank You,  Father Your gift of salvation.

The Only True God

 

Scripture Psalms 97:9 For You, Lord, are Most High above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Observation The Lord our God is the Most Highly Exalted, none other compare.

Application The Lord my God is The Only True God.

Prayer Father, God, You alone are The Most High God, I will worship You alone.

Eternal Life

 

Scripture I Thessalonians 4:13-14 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

Observation/ Application  Those who believe Jesus rose from the dead will themselves have the gift of eternal life.

Prayer Thank You, Jesus, for paying the price so I could have the gift of eternal life.

24/7 Help

 

Scripture Psalms 55:16-17 As for me, I will call upon God and the Lord shall save me. Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud and He shall hear my voice

 Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A  very present help in trouble.

Observation My God is available 24/7

Application I can call out anytime and have the assurance that my God and Father hears my voice/prayer.

Prayer Thank You, Father, for being my ever-present Helper.

Godly Wisdom

 

Scripture, I Chronicles 22:12a, 19a Only may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding . . . set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God.

Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding

Observation A blessing and a charge from/for Solomon from David.

Application Wisdom and understanding are available from God, may we set our heart and soul to seek after Him.

Prayer Thank You, Father, for Your wisdom and understanding, I would set my heart and soul to seek after You.

Deliverance

 

Scripture Psalms 56:13  For You have delivered my soul from death. have You not kept my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

Psalm 116:8-9 For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

Observation/ Application  You have saved my soul, given me the gift of eternal life, put my feet on solid ground, one forever/eternal day I’ll walk in the Light with You in a land where there’s no more sorrows  or tears.

Prayer Thank You, Jesus, for the gift of eternal life.

NOW and ALWAYS

 

Scripture Psalms 71:5-7, 17-18 For You are my hope, O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth. By You I have been upheld from birth; You are He who took me out of my mother’s womb. My praise shall be continually of You. I have become as a wonder to many, but You are my strong refuge. O God, You have taught me from my youth; . . . and to this day I declare Your wondrous works. Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come.

Observation You, Lord God, have taken care of me all my days.

Application Lord God, my hope, strong refuge all of my days.

Payer  Father, thank You for always taking care of me. My trust is in You.

God My Guide

 Scripture I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye, Psalm 32:8.

Observation God will instruct, teach, and guide me if I look to Him.
Application I will look to the LORD for instruction and guidance.
Prayer Father, today I am looking to You, trusting that You will give me guidance.