Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Fair to Compare – v3

Fair to compare our veterans to Jesus
though they are flawed
human motives blurred
maybe not so pure of heart
as the One who climbed the cross

But fair to compare
a sacrifice for us
for the greater good
not focused on themselves
that we would be free

So many veterans
those who chose to serve
carrying our burden
Sacrificing all for us
that we would be free

Like Christ in service
submitting their will
for a greater purpose
Offering their lives for us
that we would truly live


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edited November 11, 2014
Fair to Compare – v3

Veteran’s Day
edited May 26, 2014
Fair to Compare – v2
Memorial Day
November 11, 2010
Fair to Compare
Veteran’s Day
&
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ

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