In THIS POST on Memorial Day, I mentioned that I had some thoughts on Memorial Day. I still am working them out (at least to put on a post)....
In the meantime, how about a glimpse into something we (especially Marc) are working on with Luke. (and this goes along with Memorial Day -- as well as a few other special days throughout the year)....
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Ever since I've known Marc (8 years now), Marc's always been pretty good (when he's home and the weather is cooperating) about putting up the American flag at our house.
In the last 6 months or so, Marc has been working with Luke on this very task.
Luke LOVES putting up the flag with Marc. In fact, Luke has recently requested his own small flag to put up with our big flag.
(And yes, in these photos, Luke's in his pajamas -- this all takes place in the morning)....
First, Marc & Luke head outside with their respective flags (notice Luke's little flag in his hands)....
Second, Marc puts both flags up with Luke intently watching....
Third, they both place their hands on their hearts to say The Pledge of Allegiance.
(This would be the part that brings tears to my eyes....It's SO precious to hear. Marc says one line; Luke repeats it in his own little almost 3-year old voice).
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Lastly, Marc and Luke pray for our nation; for our troops serving, protecting, and defending our country; for Congress and other elected people; and for our President.
At this point, I could completely and utterly get on a "soap box" about our country, the flag, etc....I know that, at times, it can be controversial.
But, I won't -- not on this blog. I don't want to turn this blog into something too political.
However, I do want to most definitely encourage prayer for our country.
Even if you don't always agree with everything that goes on (we certainly don't always), prayer is ALWAYS needed for our country.
And, our President -- can generate a very controversial discussion (and we've been known to have our opinions expressed at certain times -- most people who know us know where we stand on this topic)....But, our President does have an extremely hard job. Many of his decisions affect not only our country but around the world.
So, like our President or not; like or country or not; like the flag or not -- prayer IS important.
AND, this Mama LOVES the fact that Luke is learning at a young age to pray for our country.
3 comments:
Amen! "Train up a child ..."
Well I'll be the bad guy. First, I affirm the importance of praying for our national leaders and confess that I don't do enough of it. But after reading this post, I wonder which act--the prayer or the pledge--points to the true religion. I have very mixed feelings about letting Liam say the pledge when he starts kindergarten this fall. I believe that allegiance to Christ and allegiance to country are rarely compatible. Foremost in our prayers should be a request for mercy for those times that our country acts in ways that do not reveal the cause and message of the Christ we so liberally claim to serve.
I love this Sarah. What a role model you are for Luke! You are lucky to be in a protected area. Our flag was flying so crazy wild on Memorial Day that it began to bend the pole! Al put it in the ground and did better but I don't think the flag was the optimal 15 feet plus off the ground.
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