One may be surprised to learn just how many of the prison inmates at my facility have sons or other relatives serving in the Armed Forces of the United States...
During the past several Sunday morning worship services, when my chaplain asked for prayer requests, those who have loved ones in the military made their request known.
As the weeks went by, a few of the men personally asked me to remember their sons. One man reminded me to pray for his eighteen-year-old, who recently enlisted in the Marines. Another stopped me in the hallway to remind me to pray for a son who is now in Kuwait.
I have several friends who are in the military. One man, Thomas, is presently in the Persian Gulf. Another, James, is presently stationed in California. Most of James' unit has already gone to the Middle East. He expects to be shipped out very soon.
A husband and wife, who are both in the Marine Corps, are serving in the Asian Pacific. And two missionary friends of mine who are in Germany, and who primarily minister to U.S. Military personnel and their families, told me in a recent letter, that many soldiers from the large bases in Germany have already gone to the Persian Gulf.
These are troubled times. There is tension in the air. I know that many people who have loved ones serving our nation are worried and concerned. But I know, too, that God answers the prayers of his children.
I keep thinking of Psalm 91 (one of my favorites). God is a shield and buckler to all who place their trust in Him.
D.B.
As the weeks went by, a few of the men personally asked me to remember their sons. One man reminded me to pray for his eighteen-year-old, who recently enlisted in the Marines. Another stopped me in the hallway to remind me to pray for a son who is now in Kuwait.
I have several friends who are in the military. One man, Thomas, is presently in the Persian Gulf. Another, James, is presently stationed in California. Most of James' unit has already gone to the Middle East. He expects to be shipped out very soon.
A husband and wife, who are both in the Marine Corps, are serving in the Asian Pacific. And two missionary friends of mine who are in Germany, and who primarily minister to U.S. Military personnel and their families, told me in a recent letter, that many soldiers from the large bases in Germany have already gone to the Persian Gulf.
These are troubled times. There is tension in the air. I know that many people who have loved ones serving our nation are worried and concerned. But I know, too, that God answers the prayers of his children.
I keep thinking of Psalm 91 (one of my favorites). God is a shield and buckler to all who place their trust in Him.
D.B.
