Slightly worried...

[repoland2]

I have known I am to deploy to Iraq for some time now.

It has not been a concern for me, as I know the Lord will take care of me, thus I have left it in His care.

However, today was very disturbing. I had a discussion with my Mother where she has expressed INCREDIBLE amounts of terrible feelings *just last night* about my going to Iraq, and something bad happening. Later in the day, my Grandmother also expressed her misgivings about my deployment, saying that she worries that something bad will happen to me. Finally, my wife calls me up later on, and tells me that she just woke up from having a bad 'army' dream and says she is sickly worried about my deployment, SPECIFICALLY something bad happening to me.

About a year ago, I regularly went to a church and I had visited the Pastors house on several occassions. While there one day, I happen to randomly pick up a book by DC Talk, called "Jesus Freaks" While reading this book, the Lord slowly showed me two things. One that my involvement with Iraq is something that is much bigger than even I am aware of. I have a role of some kind to fill while I am there. Secondly, that I SHOULD prepare myself to be tested by people who will see if I will renounce Christ as my savior. Reading some of these stories, they made my stomach turn, yet failed to give them the heed the Lord said I should.

Now it would seem that all the feelings, and preperations point to the idea that while I am in country, something that would be deemed 'bad' by the world's standards will happen to me, and I might not make it home.

I know this all sounds wierd to some of you, and you all probably won't fully appreciate what I am saying, but I BEG of you all to say a silent prayer for my family and myself that whatever the Lord has planned for me, will be a wonderful testimony in His honor, and that I have the strength to hold up my Love for Him that hath made me.

Also, if those of you who feel led to say something, pray before you do because what I need is food from the Spirit... those of you who understand, know what I mean by this.

Thank you. :)

[Entertaining_Angels]

I do understand what you are feeling. As a former Army chick who is married to an Army guy, I know about these feelings. I'm torn on the feelings. With the number of military folks who have died in-country, you cannot help but have misgivings and most folks deploying are getting these same types of messages from family members. Just remember, God is in control. I am sure your family, friends, church and many others will be praying for you. Just trust God.

God bless you for serving.

[repoland2]

I do understand what you are feeling. As a former Army chick who is married to an Army guy, I know about these feelings. I'm torn on the feelings. With the number of military folks who have died in-country, you cannot help but have misgivings and most folks deploying are getting these same types of messages from family members. Just remember, God is in control. I am sure your family, friends, church and many others will be praying for you. Just trust God.

God bless you for serving.

Thank you, it certainly helps to know that there are others who have the same feelings. I don't like to be alone, not when it comes to things like this.

Your message has blessed me, and I love you for it. Thank you! :clap:

[Hisgirl]

It is such an honor to pray for you. Read Psalm 91 and hold it close to your heart. Please pm me with your first name, if you don't mind....I would like to share your story with six friends who are mighty, mighty warriors. Bless you and keep seeking God's face...stay in intimacy with Him..for that is where you will find refreshment and peace. Blessings to you, sweetie.
Hisgirl

[AshenK]

Believe nothing will touch you until your work is finished, and believe that God has more things in store for you, when you get back (family, etc.)!
Use wisdom, dearly.
Meditate on Psalm 91.
I sincerely hope this enourages you.

[£amb]

I have known I am to deploy to Iraq for some time now.

It has not been a concern for me, as I know the Lord will take care of me, thus I have left it in His care.

However, today was very disturbing. I had a discussion with my Mother where she has expressed INCREDIBLE amounts of terrible feelings *just last night* about my going to Iraq, and something bad happening. Later in the day, my Grandmother also expressed her misgivings about my deployment, saying that she worries that something bad will happen to me. Finally, my wife calls me up later on, and tells me that she just woke up from having a bad 'army' dream and says she is sickly worried about my deployment, SPECIFICALLY something bad happening to me.

About a year ago, I regularly went to a church and I had visited the Pastors house on several occassions. While there one day, I happen to randomly pick up a book by DC Talk, called "Jesus Freaks" While reading this book, the Lord slowly showed me two things. One that my involvement with Iraq is something that is much bigger than even I am aware of. I have a role of some kind to fill while I am there. Secondly, that I SHOULD prepare myself to be tested by people who will see if I will renounce Christ as my savior. Reading some of these stories, they made my stomach turn, yet failed to give them the heed the Lord said I should.

Now it would seem that all the feelings, and preperations point to the idea that while I am in country, something that would be deemed 'bad' by the world's standards will happen to me, and I might not make it home.

I know this all sounds wierd to some of you, and you all probably won't fully appreciate what I am saying, but I BEG of you all to say a silent prayer for my family and myself that whatever the Lord has planned for me, will be a wonderful testimony in His honor, and that I have the strength to hold up my Love for Him that hath made me.

Also, if those of you who feel led to say something, pray before you do because what I need is food from the Spirit... those of you who understand, know what I mean by this.

Thank you. :)

I will pray for your deployment. My nephew will be going to Iraq sometime in the Spring...he'll only be 20yrs. old. I feel that your family is feeling extreme anxiety about you going. I can understand that. I pray that they will have the peace and endurance to be okay with you being gone for a long time. May God bless you while you are over there. Maybe He's leading you into a chance to witness to someone...even if it's one person. May God also give you strength to be able to defend your beliefs if they're challenged. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction.

[repoland2]

Believe nothing will touch you until your work is finished, and believe that God has more things in store for you, when you get back (family, etc.)!
Use wisdom, dearly.
Meditate on Psalm 91.
I sincerely hope this enourages you.

Thank you for your message, but I worry that something WILL touch me in the interest of the Lord in His Will for me. I am afraid of pain I suppose, always have been. Even more afraid of death.

I am afraid that I will not have the strength to keep my heart for the Lord when/if tortured.

I will pray for your deployment. My nephew will be going to Iraq sometime in the Spring...he'll only be 20yrs. old. I feel that your family is feeling extreme anxiety about you going. I can understand that. I pray that they will have the peace and endurance to be okay with you being gone for a long time. May God bless you while you are over there. Maybe He's leading you into a chance to witness to someone...even if it's one person. May God also give you strength to be able to defend your beliefs if they're challenged. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction.

Thank you, and that scripture was excellent, that really helped me. Your prayer is my prayer... May the Lord God bless your soul :amen:

[holo]

There was a guy who was imprisoned, in Russia I think, for being a christian. He was tortured badly. When he was released, someone asked him "Did you faith sustain?". "No," he said, "but Jesus did."

I can only imagine what it's like to be in your situation. But I know that it's not for you to make it. It's for Jesus to keep you.

Maybe you should have someone who knows you come on here once in a while and update us and remind us to pray for you, and all the other soldiers down there, Iraqis and Americans, and all those who are persecuted around the world.

May the Lord be you joy and your life, your love and your strength.

[Asaph]

I have known I am to deploy to Iraq for some time now.

It has not been a concern for me, as I know the Lord will take care of me, thus I have left it in His care.

However, today was very disturbing. I had a discussion with my Mother where she has expressed INCREDIBLE amounts of terrible feelings *just last night* about my going to Iraq, and something bad happening. Later in the day, my Grandmother also expressed her misgivings about my deployment, saying that she worries that something bad will happen to me. Finally, my wife calls me up later on, and tells me that she just woke up from having a bad 'army' dream and says she is sickly worried about my deployment, SPECIFICALLY something bad happening to me.

About a year ago, I regularly went to a church and I had visited the Pastors house on several occassions. While there one day, I happen to randomly pick up a book by DC Talk, called "Jesus Freaks" While reading this book, the Lord slowly showed me two things. One that my involvement with Iraq is something that is much bigger than even I am aware of. I have a role of some kind to fill while I am there. Secondly, that I SHOULD prepare myself to be tested by people who will see if I will renounce Christ as my savior. Reading some of these stories, they made my stomach turn, yet failed to give them the heed the Lord said I should.

Now it would seem that all the feelings, and preperations point to the idea that while I am in country, something that would be deemed 'bad' by the world's standards will happen to me, and I might not make it home.

I know this all sounds wierd to some of you, and you all probably won't fully appreciate what I am saying, but I BEG of you all to say a silent prayer for my family and myself that whatever the Lord has planned for me, will be a wonderful testimony in His honor, and that I have the strength to hold up my Love for Him that hath made me.

Also, if those of you who feel led to say something, pray before you do because what I need is food from the Spirit... those of you who understand, know what I mean by this.

Thank you. :)

My friend. I am old now. I am truely middle aged. But that has not always been the case. I too have held my life as nothing for the cry of freedom. I must tell you that has more meaning for me now than it ever did before I met Jesus.

Had I the ability, I would stand in your stead and not blink an eye. My determination to die for my beliefs has not only been affirmed by our Lord, but it has been brought to clarity.

I am personaly stunned by your testimony. I only pray when the time comes that I have in me, the astounding testimony of Jesus you have in you now.

Veteren.

Asaph

[Ainesis]

Hi repoland,

I will gladly pray for you and your family. I cannot possibly understand how you feel, and I pray for your strength.

On the otherhand, if there is any glimmer of hope beyind the fact that you know God is in control, perhaps it is in the fact that God is trying to prepare not only you, but your loved ones for what may come. He is not leaving you nor they unprepared.

Although is plan may not be completely revealed to you; continue to trust in Him.

I pray for your protect and safe return.

[BeautyForAshes]

Hi there :wave:

The first thing my spirit discerned when reading this thread of FEAR - which is not of our Father. You know, many times in dreams and such, thing can be revealed but they do not come to pass literally as they are. Basically, what I'm saying is that while over in Iraq, you may not suffer at the hands of Islamic extrememist - it may be you're needed to minister to the "extremeist" unbelievers in your unit - your unit leaders, etc. The enemy will also try to gain a foothold within us through those areas in our life that we are most "sensitive " to (or struggle with) as well. I'm sure your deployment is one of these stressful and sensitve times for your family. :groupray:

Meditate on this (as someone posted earlier)...

Believe nothing will touch you until your work is finished, and believe that God has more things in store for you, when you get back (family, etc.)!



I pray that the Father surrounds you in His protection - make he keep you safe from all harm. In the name of Jesus, I rebuke that spirit of fear and uncertainty for the word of God says that it is NOT of the Father. Lord, cover his family with your annointing of peace and comfort - allowing the enemy NO ACCESS into their minds that would cause them to worry or fret. Keep this family and every soldier and their family strong in their faith.

In Jesus name i pray...Amen

[twistedsketch]

First of all, do not take your family's worries as prophetic. They are worries.

Second, I will say a quick prayer for you now and whenever I am reminded.

[rkymtnjesusfreak]

I will pray for you and your family. I can't imagine the feelings going through your mind. Like others have said, just remember that God is in control. You are in His hand and loving care. There can be no better defense.

Thank you for serving to keep my freedom and to obtain freedoms for others. We love all of the service men and women and are proud to call you our fellow American! God Bless You!:wave:

[flyingsum0]

God be with you and come home safe.

[ALIgator]

You are amazing! I can't even imagine what it's like to be in your situation, but I can tell that you're an incredibly brave person! No matter what happens, you will never be alone because God will always be with you, even when you don't acknowledge it. You and your family will stay in my prayers. I hope you are successful at carrying out God's will (which I think you will be!). I admire your selflessness more than you know and no matter what God will never leave you!
Love from your sister in Christ
~Ali

[repoland2]

Wow! Thank you all SO very much for your wonderful responses and prayers! I cannot even begin to tell you all how much peace and happiness has come into my entire families lives because of your prayers and faith and caring for us.

May the Lord God bless every last one of you with WONDEROUS gifts of LOVE, grace and mercy! Amen!

*hugs for everyone*

[rosasharon]

I'm sure every soldier about to be deployed feels the same things you are feeling. Your mother's feelings that something bad will happen is just a manifestation of her worries and nothing more. I pray that God keeps you in his hands and I'm so grateful for your willingness to serve our country.

[ChurchofChrist]

I will pray for you and your family and your safe return. However i do want to say one thing. This may not be what you want to hear but in the case of something bad happening which i pray will not. But if you are put in a situation where your facing to denouce Christ or die it would be better to die for Christ because the Bible says you will rest in Paradise with Christ on that day. Again i will and everyone else here will pray but if that situation should occur remember whose important, the man upstairs.