Life Design Ministries
                        The Flag of the United States of America and the National Anthem 

Since the foundation of this great nation soldiers have given their lives to make and keep her free. If you have loved ones who gave their lives for our nation, please at least post their name at the end of this article and then send it forward.

Bow your head, bend your knees and lift those hands in prayer for those who did not hesitate to give their all for the country they loved. Pray for the families of these the bravest of the brave; and may their sacrifices (and memories) be burned into our hearts forever as we all work hard to restore America to her former glory.

They died for Old Glory and may she ever wave over the land of the free and brave. And may we not ever see another Old Glory draped over the casket of  yet another soldier; who died for an un-grateful country.

We, as citizens, need to live for that glory; and hand it on to our children. We need to start by throwing out every elected official who does not support and honor our military men and woman. And we need to admonish those who desecrate and shun the flag and disrespects the National Anthem.

Pause to remember those who died in all the wars of America since that little rag tag Colonial army stood against the world’s most powerful army of their time; and with their rakes, shovels, and muskets. .They made American free.

All those who died in all the wars after and have kept America free – may we all be worthy of those sacrifices; and use that freedom in the ballot box, via e-mail, My Space, Face Book, at work, in the coffee room, on the athletic field, in the locker room, in corporate America in the board room; and most of all in the secret rooms of our hearts where we go to God in prayer. And especially at the ballot box.  Our nation is at a crucial crossroads and we must change or forever be swallowed up.

To all those who have died – may you continue to rest in the arms of the angels, until the last trumpet shall sound, and we shall all be caught up in a cloud to our awaiting Savior who gave His life that we might be eternally and spiritually free. And for those who disrespect our nation, our freedom, and our flag, shame on you - examine your heart and motives and do something constructive and worthwhile to make changes you desire. 

It was so aptly said, “Only two people have stepped forward to give their lives for you and me – Jesus and the American soldier – they represent all the branches of the Armed Forces – every religion, ethnic back ground, race, creed, and color. Jesus represents a total sacrifice of love to mankind for the assurance of eternal life. John 3:16

If you can look into their faces and say, “You did not die in vain, I will do all that I can to make America worthy of your sacrifice, I will remember you and I will honor you until the day I die,” then you are a true American.

Look them in the eye and say:

“I will teach my children of your sacrifice and bravery; and I will never take my freedom for granted; and I will honor the flag under which you died. I will vote for men and women who uphold the Constitution and who love freedom in the American way.”

“I will sing the great songs, watch the sad videos, I will mourn with your family, and I will stand tall for God and America. I will fight those who wish to destroy our country from within in every way I can - beginning with the ballot box.”

They died for Old Glory and may she ever wave over the land of the free and brave. And may we not ever see another Old Glory draped over the casket of yet another soldier; who died for an un-thankful country.