I continue to thoroughly enjoy, and be fulfilled with, my
role as Chaplain for the Military Police Battalion on Fort Bragg. I enjoy being with Soldiers where they are—at
the range, motor pool, in the Company areas--slowly building rapport and relationships. One Chaplain reminded me that a big part of
our job is planting seeds. As I am present with my unit, Soldiers ask
questions, set up appointments, or pull me aside, and I have the opportunity to
do just that--plant seeds. But even more, I am thrilled with the fact that I
am meeting semi-regularly with about five Soldiers who are considering
Christianity, or desiring to return to (turn to?) Christ after years of spiritual
neglect.
Another Army job opportunity came across my e-mail last week--Chaplain recruiter out of Atlanta, GA. I reflected that in years past, I was always itching to jump at new opportunities, new adventures, new places; but that it was mostly out of fear and a sense or running from, rather than a sense of running to. God, thank you so much that I am content--more content to be where you have placed me than I ever have been before. Thank you that I enjoy my work and am satisfied with staying here as long or as short as you want me.
God, that you would change hearts and
for these Soldiers to respond to my challenges—to invitations to chapel and
churches, to read Scripture, to read books, to lunch, to Navigators, and to
respond to gospel summaries I have given.
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