He Cares For Us
October has proven to be the deadliest month for American troops in Iraq this year. I guess there are at least a couple of reasons for the increased attacks. This has been the month-long celebration of Ramadan. The terrorists believe they are especially close to Allah and have greater reward by taking the life of an American serviceman during this time. Quite possibly they also believe an elevated casualty count will influence our November elections. That sure makes a parent uneasy when you know your son is out in the field or patrolling some city street and you haven’t heard from him in several days.
My desire was and still is that this Blog not become a platform for political beliefs. My intent is to simply share my thoughts and fears along one of life’s difficult journeys.
Worry – yes I’ve done my share (and probably will until I see his boots touch American soil). I know we serve a great God who is all powerful, who hears and answers our prayers. I am constantly reminded of one of my favorite verses. First Peter 5:7 simply says, “Casting all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you.” I’m trying to do that more diligently.
I recently read something that said, “Worry will eat your lunch! It will eat your breakfast and dinner, too!” I’m trying to remember that when I worry about tomorrow. Worry brings tomorrow’s difficulties into today. There are two days I can do nothing about…yesterday and tomorrow. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. So I have to live right now, knowing He’s still on the throne. He has promised that if I draw close to Him, He reciprocates and draws close to me.
Oh, by the way, my fear about this last day of Ramadan has just been laid to rest. Our son called a little while ago. He’s back at his forward operating base for several hours. He’s well, has had a hot meal and a shower, and was talking about the puppy named Omar his platoon has adopted. God is good!
Semper Fi!
My desire was and still is that this Blog not become a platform for political beliefs. My intent is to simply share my thoughts and fears along one of life’s difficult journeys.
Worry – yes I’ve done my share (and probably will until I see his boots touch American soil). I know we serve a great God who is all powerful, who hears and answers our prayers. I am constantly reminded of one of my favorite verses. First Peter 5:7 simply says, “Casting all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you.” I’m trying to do that more diligently.
I recently read something that said, “Worry will eat your lunch! It will eat your breakfast and dinner, too!” I’m trying to remember that when I worry about tomorrow. Worry brings tomorrow’s difficulties into today. There are two days I can do nothing about…yesterday and tomorrow. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. So I have to live right now, knowing He’s still on the throne. He has promised that if I draw close to Him, He reciprocates and draws close to me.
Oh, by the way, my fear about this last day of Ramadan has just been laid to rest. Our son called a little while ago. He’s back at his forward operating base for several hours. He’s well, has had a hot meal and a shower, and was talking about the puppy named Omar his platoon has adopted. God is good!
Semper Fi!
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