Song for Sunday: If You're Reading This

No one likes war. I don't. 

It is right, though to honor those who serve in it, who put themselves in harm's way for their country, for us.

So for today, the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, a simple reminder that not everyone makes it home. Even today, there are those who grieve loved ones lost in war and while serving their country. God grant them blessings of peace, comfort and hope. 

If You're Reading This

If you're reading this, my momma's sitting there

Looks like I only got a one-way ticket over here
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
And war was just a game we played when we were kids

Well I'm laying down my gun, I'm hanging up my boots
I'm up here with God and were both watching over you

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go
If you're reading this I'm already home

If you're reading this half way around the world
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you, I hope she fights like me
And stands up for the innocent and the weak

I'm laying down my gun, I'm hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go
If youre reading this I'm already home

If you're reading this there's gonna come a day
When you move on and find someone else and that's okay
Just remember this I'm in a better place
Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing "Amazing Grace"

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed that it would go

If youre reading this, if you're reading this Im already home