Celebrating Freedom With A Special Prayer

Marc Christensen • July 4, 2019

Independence Day - July 4, 2019

"There is nothing like standing amidst the thousands of crosses at the American cemetery to sear the meaning of the price of liberty into one's heart and soul."

Celebrating Freedom With A Special Prayer. Michael Kroth. Profound Living.

Celebrating Freedom With A Special Prayer
by
Marc Christensen

During our recent trip, we visited the sites of the Normandy landing during WW II during the week of the 75th anniversary celebrations. There is nothing like standing amidst the thousands of crosses at the American cemetery to sear the meaning of the price of liberty into one's heart and soul. Instead of a name, too very many of the crosses bear only the inscription, "Known only to God." As we celebrate our freedom this week, we might say a special prayer for those.

"As we celebrate our freedom this week, we might say a special prayer..."

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