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Prayer For All Soldiers

Posted on 25. May, 2006 by Rev. Kimberly Dreiman in Rev. Kim's Devotional

Pray For The Soldiers

I was asked the other day about why I support the military. So, I would like to share with others why I support the military. Soldiers today are not drafted – they freely make the choice to enlist in the military. Other soldiers in earlier wars were drafted and did not have a choice. But, in a way soldiers are drafted today – because there are not enough jobs to provide quality employment in small towns. Others can only pursue college by enlisting. So, because of the lack of better options – people enlist in the service.
Soldiers who served in the draft – should encourage and support the soldiers of today. Soldiers of today are out there fighting for freedom and obeying orders. They bleed and die from wounds – just as soldiers did in wars from the draft. It is my understanding that soldiers and families that served in the time of the draft – do not receive as much in benefits or retirement. This should be taken up with government officials and maybe the system would be changed. But, I do not believe it should be taken out on the soldiers today. It is my viewpoint that before you complain – make sure you have a solution that works!
The soldiers need our prayers and encouragement. I pray for and send care packages to the soldiers because: 1) It gives me a chance to share the good news of Jesus and to spread the love of Jesus 2) Because I appreciate the soldiers fighting the battles for freedom 3) Because, they have willingly enlisted – there will not be a need for a draft. We must remember these soldiers have a mother, father, sister, brother, wife and children – they are special to someone. It does not become personal to a person – until the soldier who is lost in battle belongs to your family.
As you pray today – ask the Lord to bless the soldiers who served under the draft and to bless, protect and guide the soldiers who enlisted voluntarily. No parent wants to think of their child being drafted into the military and so everyone should be thankful volunteers enlist in the military. Pray for the families who have people serving in the military.
As a soldier basically all your rights are surrendered. You belong to the military. The military has a code of ethics and if these are not followed – then consequences follow. So, it is with the Lord’s army – when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior and Jesus comes into your heart we become part of the Lord’s army. God has set down a certain code of conduct and we must follow it. If you do not follow Jesus – you will have an eternal home in the lake of fire (Hell). Some people will accept Jesus and live their whole life for him and others may only come to him a few seconds before eternity. To some it seems unfair that a person who asks for forgiveness a few seconds before death will receive a home in heaven – just as the one who served Jesus all of their life. The Lord does not draft people into the Lord’s army – they join by choice. Are you part of the Lord’s army?
I would like everyone to keep all soldiers from all wars and their families in your prayers. I want to say thank you to all soldiers of all wars – because of your bravery America is still free today. People who have not served in the military ( just as myself) owe a debt to those who served, bled and died that cannot be repaid. To these I want to say thank-you ,may God bless and guide your steps. You are in my prayers!