As we continue to discern the Lord's will and plan for our lives in ministry, it remains obvious that He has placed a deep 'call' (burden) on my heart for our military personnel. While I can easily get excited about the 'adventure' and physical lifestyle that accompanies chaplain ministry, these aspects alone are not reason enough to undergo the intense labor and sacrifice demanded by the ministry. Asking my family to move every three years (or less) and be separated for months at a time so I can put on camouflage and hang out with guys with guns is pretty lame. For me, it is all about the service member and his/her family. For a Sailor or Marine to know the LORD and grow in His ways and understanding is why I am willing to do whatever it takes to succeed be engaged in the chaplaincy.
I love these people, and I know that I have been uniquely burdened and equipped to minister His Truth through my life and family's ministry. I am so very grateful that He has entrusted us with this 'call' and is, therefore, consistently brining us members and opportunities to minister. It is amazing how many service members (and their families) we have been able to connect with and minister to over these past few months. My prayer is that we will be faithful in these ventures and the He may entrust us with an even greater love, burden, and opportunity in the future.
