Today we remember blood that was spilled on battlefields around the world by brave men and women who gave their lives for the cause of freedom and justice. Our hearts are touched as we watch young faces on parade to honour the veterans of many wars. We see the memories etched in the veterans’ faces and can only imagine the stories they will never forget. We don’t have those memories in our hearts so we need to hear stories and look at symbols that help us pay attention and remember. Poppies, moments of silence, and ceremonies at cenotaphs around the country all help us reflect and remember.
Often in the recovery process we receive key fobs and medallions to mark milestones in our journey. These symbols are indicators of time in recovery and help us celebrate our sobriety in community with others with whom we share the journey.
As Christians we have symbols of Christ's sacrifice of His life for us. These symbols remind us that Jesus paid the price of sin for all who come to Him. The bread and wine in the celebration of Communion in churches all around the world are symbols that remind us of Jesus’ broken body and His shed blood on our behalf.
On Remembrance Day, we hear the phrase, "Lest we forget". As Canadians, we should never forget the sacrifice of our brave soldiers who lost their lives in battle. As people in recovery we should never forget the impact of our life in addiction and the new opportunity we have to live life to the full each day. As Christians, we should never forget the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ who gave His life for our eternal salvation.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pause to remember and live in gratitude for all the benefits I have received. Thank you for the symbols and events that help me remember the cost of my freedom, my time in recovery, and my new life with You through Jesus, my Lord and Saviour. Amen
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