Several months ago I felt God calling me to lead a Bible study for military wives. I felt that it would be especially timely as a deployment was on the horizon for the military families in my area. My friend, Marybeth, had sent me a copy of "Hope for the Home Front" during the last 15 month deployment and the book blessed me in so many ways. It deals with the emotional and spiritual battles that military wives face. I found out the there was an accompanying Bible study book and so it all began!
I have been incredibly blessed by the ten or so wives who are doing the study. We finished our sixth week tonight and every week I leave feeling so encouraged. The study is taking us all over the Bible as we learn about how to handle our fears, deal with anger, overcome temptations, etc. It has impressed me that many of these ladies have opened up and shared their hearts...so we all can learn from one another. I love these gals and am so proud of the common bond that joins us together.....we are all military wives!
It is such an honor and a privilege to be serving alongside these ladies as our husbands fight overseas. These ladies serve with extraordinary bravery and strength....and I'm so blessed to see God working in their lives. These ladies are living out God's command:
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go"
There are a lot of unknowns in military life but we can be confident that God is with us wherever we go!
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