I am deeply moved to pray for my brother at this time. He returned home from his tour of duty in Iraq last week. My family and I are overwhelmed with God's goodness...for this was two weeks earlier than we had planned. I feel blessed and I praise God for His protection and grace over my brother. I am full of joy that he has returned to U.S. soil...with all of his limbs...alive!
I have so many thoughts as I sit down to type. But...I guess...most important...I want to thank him. I want to thank all of the soldiers...fighting for my freedom. I know I could not change places with them. (I don't even shoot a cap gun!) Truly...each one has put his/her life on the line for us...EVERY day. I don't really even believe America knows the sacrifice that is being made.
So...today...if you are reading this...say a prayer. For all of the soldiers that are serving our country. Say a prayer for the families left behind...and for the soldiers as they return home...to what should be normal...
Psalm 46 has some great things to say about war...when it is time...
"He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth...Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
Psalm 46:9a,10
I am comforted to know that He hears my prayers...and in His time...He answers! I look forward to HOME! Our final resting place without war, without death, and without any evil in this world! Until that time...
From my heart to yours-
Lara
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