Tuesday; November 23

Not long ago, George Strait released a music video called “The Weight Of The Badge”. The song (written by George and Bubba Strait with Dean Dillon) is a tribute to First Responders who keep us safe in our society. The focus of the song is the symbol of that duty – a badge. As the song reminds us, “It doesn’t weigh a lot until you put it on and the weight of it is staggering … then duty calls each time he knows he’s got to answer and it’s all in the handling of the weight – oh, the heavy weight of the badge.”. The commitment of this piece of “tin” is further described, “He swore that oath to protect and serve … Pours his heart and soul into both those words … Lays his life on the line … The line he walks is razor fine … Tempered strength is always tough … But he ain’t going to buckle under the weight of the badge.”.
As the song reminds us, the commitment made by the men and women in emergency services is incredible. Sure there are times when the actual work is difficult and dangerous but, often, the hardest part of the job is the impact trauma and crisis can have on them. Unlike many jobs, first responders can’t just turn off or tune out what is going on their minds. The weight of the badge is symbolic of the weight of society they carry with them.
When the Apostle Paul discussed a Christian’s responsibility to government, he finished up by noting, “Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.” (Romans 13:7). During this Thanksgiving Week, I would like to honor the men and women who risk their lives and wellbeing by carrying the weight of the badge. Thank you for what you do – you truly are heroes!

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