Video of the Day: Clip from the 1994 movie “Forrest Gump”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Praise the Lord.[a] How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds, Psalm 147:1-3.
Biblical Connection:
Memorial Day in the United States dates back to 1868. This initial celebration was to pay homage to the soldiers killed during the Civil War. This commemoration, also known as Decoration Day, now pays tribute to all Americans lost in war. When Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks saves Lieutenant Dan’s life, Gary Sinise, he couldn’t image a life that didn’t include walking on his legs.
This is just one example of the wounds of the war. Psalm 147 speaks of emotional wounds. Authors Chester and Betsy Kylstra, Restoring the Foundations, refers to this internal wound as a soul/spirit hurt. This type of broken heart often remains unspoken, as months and years pass. This is the type of healing that God promises to mend and repair. A prayer for all former veterans on this day.
Closing Song:
This is my favorite patriotic song, a touching tribute to all veterans of the United States of America. As you interact with individuals this Memorial Day weekend, may you honor and give thanks to all who served like my father Army Captain Joseph Mankus.
by Jay Mankus
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