Lest We Forget
s Canada comes shortly to Remembrance Day, I try to reflect upon the high cost of freedom. Throughout our history, our freedom has cost people their lives and comforts.
The rows of poppies on our soldier's graves in France are simply one reminder that our freedom was paid for with blood.
I guess the question that tugs at all our hearts is how can we enhance freedom in our country. Certainly of paramount consideration is rejecting racism, prejudice, racial profiling and stereotyping in order to give newcomers to Canada and those of different background a chance to enter fulling into the freedom Canadians enjoy. As a Christian, I find that praying for others in our nation can do a lot to ignite love for those of all backgrounds. Ask the Lord to love others through you.
Remembrace Day reminds me that as a Christian I should not forget what Jesus, my Lord,did for me and each one of us as He gave His life that we might be freed from the oppressive bondage of sin and enter into a whole new wonderful life with Him to guide.
His salvation is offered to ALL regardless of race, creed or background. The Bible unequivocably says, "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
In all the world, there is no greater and exhilarating freedom than that which Jesus brings when He enters a life and becomes Lord of all. As Canadians commit their lives to Him, the future will be bright with hope, the heart filled with love, and
our nation blessed with the realization that, as our forefathers envisaged, Christ Jesus is to have dominion from sea to sea. This is what Canada is all about! The more He rules, the more His peace will permeate our lives and our land.
The rows of poppies on our soldier's graves in France are simply one reminder that our freedom was paid for with blood.
I guess the question that tugs at all our hearts is how can we enhance freedom in our country. Certainly of paramount consideration is rejecting racism, prejudice, racial profiling and stereotyping in order to give newcomers to Canada and those of different background a chance to enter fulling into the freedom Canadians enjoy. As a Christian, I find that praying for others in our nation can do a lot to ignite love for those of all backgrounds. Ask the Lord to love others through you.
Remembrace Day reminds me that as a Christian I should not forget what Jesus, my Lord,did for me and each one of us as He gave His life that we might be freed from the oppressive bondage of sin and enter into a whole new wonderful life with Him to guide.
His salvation is offered to ALL regardless of race, creed or background. The Bible unequivocably says, "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
In all the world, there is no greater and exhilarating freedom than that which Jesus brings when He enters a life and becomes Lord of all. As Canadians commit their lives to Him, the future will be bright with hope, the heart filled with love, and
our nation blessed with the realization that, as our forefathers envisaged, Christ Jesus is to have dominion from sea to sea. This is what Canada is all about! The more He rules, the more His peace will permeate our lives and our land.
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