05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who laid down their lives in service to our nation. We honor men and women who never made it home, families who carry empty seats at the table, and generations shaped by sacrifice most of us can scarcely comprehend.
As Christians, Memorial Day also reminds us that freedom is costly. Jesus Himself said, “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). While no earthly sacrifice compares to the cross of Christ, days like today remind us that love, duty, courage, and service often come with great cost.
Today, let us pray for grieving families, for veterans, for those currently serving, for first responders, and for our nation. May God grant us humility, gratitude, wisdom, repentance where needed, and hearts that steward freedom responsibly.
Lord, comfort the brokenhearted, strengthen those who serve, and turn our hearts toward justice, mercy, truth, and peace. And above all, remind us that our ultimate hope is not in earthly kingdoms, but in the eternal Kingdom of Christ that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28).
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” — Psalm 33:12
— Pastor Matt
Del Rey Church