1275psi
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HI Guys
I have had a long think about this post
Please don't take it the wrong way - Im not pushing anything
Today here in Aussie land its ANZAC day - equivelant to veterans day in USA
I led the Church service here today -and I would like to post in total the service -as my tribute to ALL those who serve
If I offend some -Im sorry for the indulgence
Song
If you bear with me, I’d like to tell a story this morning.
Follow closely, and I pray you will see where I am going today in our worship.
You were born a little miracle, all red, squalling, and probably angry.
Your mother looked at you with love, and Thanked me for your deliverance.
And I watched you, and although I had an entire Universe in my care -I could train all my attention to you.
And even at one minute old, I already knew everything I would ever need to know about you, I had been very careful as I carefully and wonderfully knit you together in your Mothers womb
And even as you cried
I loved you
I loved you, my creation, my child
When you were seven, and tradgedy struck, I was there.
And although you were vaguely aware of me in the world, I knew you totally. I knew your grief, and your pain, and I knew how unfair the world was, and I grieved with you, grieved over the brocken world you lived in.
After all –I had been in it.
And I loved you.
And I already knew you would one day understand what I had done
Because I created you, and loved you.
Song
When you were nineteen, I listened to you, as you quietly prayed to me, now a child of mine. You had found my Son, and understood –a little –just how much, I loved you.
And you placed your faith in me
And every day you talked to me, and I talked to you –mainly through my book, but sometimes in other, quiet ways.
And you grew, and learned the beauty of the world I gave to you, and we communed, and you gave thanks
And I loved you
And you prayed, and I put the universe aside –and listened, and I put the universe aside for your Mother as well, as she asked why did you have to put on that uniform, and go away.
And though you went to do a violent thing, I loved you.
And then, in that foreign land, as you continued to talk to me, you asked why? – and I reminded you, that some are sent to serve, and to sacrifice, and you remembered my Son, who gave the ultimate sacrifice and that gave you courage, and encouragement.
And even in the darkest times, when you cursed me
I loved you.
And although it was hard, you pleased me, because you knew, I loved those in the other trenches too.
As I love all my creation
And you put your faith in me –and went into battle,
And I called you home.
Because I love you
I look now, so long afterwards, in your terms, and I see all those who pause –and try to remember.
They did not know you
But I do.
And even though many, in this cold still morning, do not believe in me – singing empty worship, I love them too –as much as I love all of my creation.
Your mortal remains are almost gone now –it pleases me to see them rest under the beautiful red carpet of poppies, can there be a more beautiful shroud?
You are with me now. Your time in the world was short, and few will remember you if the centuries advance. But you are with me now, bathing in glory.
For eternity
And for eternity I love you.
Father
Service is hard.
Your son served us all
Sacrifice is hard
Your son sacrificed for all.
We pray, for all those who rest, in your everlasting peace –and give thanks that we can, through their service to us, worship you.
Ahmen
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