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  • Thankful for Veterans

        Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  – Ephesians 5:20

    Veterans Day is designated to honor all of those who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces – for their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice. While Memorial Day remembers fallen veterans, today is a time for a grateful nation to express its appreciation to those who have served their country, often with their lives on the line.

    It was originally named Armistice Day in remembrance of the treaty that ended the First World War, November 11, 1918, and observed on its anniversary. On June 1, 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day and expanded to include all wars. Veterans Day is observed with parades, poppies, and special events. Wearing poppies to honor veterans was inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields” by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The bright red poppies contrasted with the bleak devastation of World War I. Veterans Day is a time for reflection on the sacrifice military service members make to protect this nation and its freedoms.  

    Take the opportunity to thank the servicemen and women that you know. Intercede for their safety, salvation, and families. Ask the Lord to meet the needs of veterans. Pray that the freedoms outlined by the Constitution will remain intact, and place your trust in God as your ultimate Protector. Thank Him for the many blessings He has given to this nation, including veterans.  

    Today’s Verse: Ephesians 5:20

     Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

    All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    Recommended for further reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

     You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 

    All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

TODAY’S NATIONAL LEADER FOR PRAYER

  • Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense
    • Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense

      Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense

      • Born – June 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
      • Education – B.A., Princeton University; M.P.P., Harvard University
      • Military Service – U.S. Army Reserve
      • Profession – Military officer, nonprofit executive, television contributor
      • Political Experience – Veterans Advocacy
      • In office since – 2025
      • Family – Married to Jennifer; Divorced from Meredith; Divorced from Samantha; 7 children
      • Religious Affiliation – Evangelical Christian
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Vantage Point Devotional
  • Thankful for Veterans

        Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  – Ephesians 5:20

    Veterans Day is designated to honor all of those who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces – for their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice. While Memorial Day remembers fallen veterans, today is a time for a grateful nation to express its appreciation to those who have served their country, often with their lives on the line.

    It was originally named Armistice Day in remembrance of the treaty that ended the First World War, November 11, 1918, and observed on its anniversary. On June 1, 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day and expanded to include all wars. Veterans Day is observed with parades, poppies, and special events. Wearing poppies to honor veterans was inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields” by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The bright red poppies contrasted with the bleak devastation of World War I. Veterans Day is a time for reflection on the sacrifice military service members make to protect this nation and its freedoms.  

    Take the opportunity to thank the servicemen and women that you know. Intercede for their safety, salvation, and families. Ask the Lord to meet the needs of veterans. Pray that the freedoms outlined by the Constitution will remain intact, and place your trust in God as your ultimate Protector. Thank Him for the many blessings He has given to this nation, including veterans.  

    Today’s Verse: Ephesians 5:20

     Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

    All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    Recommended for further reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

     You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. 5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 

    All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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