We encourage you to read this before watching the nightly news. The troops they report about are our sons, daughters, spouses, neighbors, friends. They belong to us and they need our prayers
Faith No Filter
The other night I wrote for you; for us.
For the ones who know already.
We know that within the boots…is one.
Within the uniform…is one.
Beyond the total number of troops…is one.
The one who belongs to a nervous Mama.
The one who belongs to a proud Papa.
The one who is a big brother, a nephew, a sister, an aunt, a son, or a daughter.
The one who is a husband.
The one who is a wife.
The one they call Mama.
The one they call Daddy.
This is for everyone else.
I share this again as a reminder. A plea.
An exhortation to be mindful.
The news you read is half the story.
The headlines? Only part of the picture.
When you write and speak of “boots on the ground,” you only understand in part.
Your military isn’t asking for anything; I am asking.
In case you are tempted to ask, “they knew what they signed up for though, right?” I can assure you that, yes, they did. That thought should not cause you to scoff and feel less — it should fill you with amazement, cause your throat to constrict, and your eyes to well up.
They did know what they signed up for.
They signed on the line anyway.
Please remember there is sacrifice in times like this.
And when you watch the news…
And when you read the headlines…
Please, please pray.
May God draw near to our troops; may He go before them and be their protector as they walk the path ahead.
Today and always, please join me in covering our military in prayer.
Author – Sky at No Filter