This Memorial Day, we pause—and we remember.
We remember that freedom has always come at a great price. Brave men and women have laid down their lives to preserve the liberties we too often take for granted. From the battlefields of history to the present day, our nation has been shaped and protected by those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
As we honor these fallen heroes, we are reminded of another sacrifice—the greatest sacrifice of all.
Our servicemen and women gave their lives to secure the freedoms of this nation. Jesus gave His life to secure the eternal freedom of every soul who calls on His name.
On this sacred day of remembrance, may we take time to reflect—not only on the cost of our national freedom, but also on the cost of our spiritual redemption.
At Operation Blessing, we are humbled by the sacrifices that have preserved our freedom—and by the calling we share to live out our faith in service to others. Together with friends like you, we seek to be a living testimony of the freedom, compassion, and hope found in Christ alone.
Today, we remember. And we give thanks.
Memorial Day Bible Verses
Here is a selection of Memorial Day Bible Verses. May they bring you peace and hope in the days to come.
Remembering Their Sacrifice
John 15:13 — Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Mark 12:33 – And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Romans 12:1 – “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
Comfort in Grief
Psalm 34:18 — The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalm 23:3-4 – He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalm 119:82 – Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
Eternal Hope
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 – To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven… a time of war, and a time of peace.
Romans 5:3-5 – And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed…
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 – “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven… a time of war, and a time of peace.”
Revelation 21:4 — He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
A Legacy Of Honor
1 Samuel 2:30 – Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith… for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
1 Chronicles 29:11-13 – Thine, O Lord is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty… Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.
Psalm 116:15 – Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Proverbs 10:7 – The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
Strength in Difficulty
2 Timothy 1:7 – For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Psalm 33:20-22 – Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield… Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
Peace from the Storm
Joshua 1:9 — Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Psalm 91:1-2 — He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.
Psalm 91:9-10 — Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—the Most High, who is my refuge—no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.
Psalm 46:1 — God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble
As the Scriptures fill your heart with faith, please join us in this prayer, sharing it with friends and family:
On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who selflessly gave their lives for our freedom and our nation. We are grateful for their sacrifice. We honor their memories and are reminded of the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who died to free us from sin and grant us eternal life. May GOD assuage the anguish of those mourning loved ones who died in the service to this nation.
In Jesus Name We Pray,
Amen
Scripture is quoted from the The Holy Bible, King James Version. (1611). Retrieved from https://www.biblegateway.com