The Warrior Defends

 

It’s hard, sometimes, to find the words
That my heart and soul seek.
Today it is of sacrifice
And love that I will speak.
 
Christ set for us the example,
He died to set us free.
Now those who live and follow Him
Know how blessed we can be.
 
Yet, even among mortal men
There are those who give all,
So those they love can know freedom
And peace, not live in thrall.
 
I walked the path of Soldier’s child,
And stood among the brave,
But now and then that meant I bowed,
Heart broken at their grave.
 
So many cannot understand,
And I don’t call it shame,
All that a child grows up with when
“Service Brat” is their claim.
 
There’s strength and honor, pride and fear,
And so much more to life
For those who live with those who serve
To face down war and strife.
 
I’ve seen so many say goodbye,
And some who can’t let go.
While some, like me, were luckier,
My dad watched his kids grow.
 
Yet, through it all one thread remains,
As Christ assured His friends,
They loved us, fought and died for us.
The Warrior defends.
 
John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.