“There’s standing strong for ourselves, standing strong for others and then giving our all.”

By Misty Strieff Prine

“Strong people stand up for themselves, but stronger people stand up for others.” – Suzy Kassem

                Do you know when they say “God is in this room?”. He is. Do you know when they say “God never leaves you when you are fighting battles or having troubles?” He doesn’t. Do you know when they say, “God is always on time?” He is. Do you know when the say “He will use you according to HIS purpose?” He most certainly will, especially if it comes from a genuine place of humility.

                He will use you as He needs to even if but a messenger and as a part of His plan. He puts you at the right place, right time.  I’m thankful for that time, even if really hard. Sometimes you have to stand in the gap and you have a peace about it.

                That’s when you know, God is in it.

            This week we honor America’s military men and women who gave their all in service to their country. They made the ultimate sacrifice; they gave their lives for people they know and for complete strangers all across our land. As we know, freedom doesn’t come free. I thought the quote above fit perfectly for this week because strong people do stand for themselves but stronger people stand up for others. Those that give their lives for friends, family and strangers because they believe in what they are fighting for – God, America and freedom, well those, my friends, are heroes in my book. Thank you to the men and women who gave their all for our country. You will always be remembered.

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