Thank You Military service men and women!!

I wrote this letter a long time ago, but thought it would be good to post today with it being Veteran's Day.


Dear friend,

I will be honest, as I always am; I’m not sure what someone in the military would want to read. I’m not sure what words someone would want to be encouraged with, but I do know that God has asked me to make an effort.

I’m not a brilliant writer, but words are my world. I analyze and debate within myself as to what is the better way to communicate a message to another person. Of course, when I’m not sure what message I should be sending, I go to prayer.

It’s similar to the way you may feel approaching your daily tasks. You may not know exactly what detailed steps you need to take along your path, but you know you need to make a move. God is my anchor point, so when I’m unsure, I know I can get the confidence I need through prayer to make a move.

The road I move along may look much different than your road. Mine consists of struggling to roll out of bed, as I am not a morning person, and prying my 2-year-old from her blankets so we can venture out for another day that looks much like each previous day. Routine surrounds me in a pleasant way. Work, dinner, cleaning, and entertaining a 2-year-old is on the agenda before returning to bed.

I could not imagine a life without the comfort of my own bed in a home with my family, and it is this reason alone that I thank God for making us all so different. God leads us down different roads. Your road may look much different but as our roads interconnect we have the ability to make an impact on others even when we are unaware.

Some may be bound up in the debates and details of our government and its role in the military, but I drop all of it to be simply thankful. I am thankful that God has allowed our differences to lead us to varied destinations. I am thankful for the person strong enough to train and take a stand where ever they are led, so our enemies do not cause danger to our children within the proximity of this land.

While I may not have a clear view to the road you are traveling, I want you to know that there is someone thankful for the work you do along the way. Even when you feel you haven’t made a monumental impact, your willingness is enough to make a difference. With this letter I also am sending prayers, and I hope God has a special blessing for you.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

With God’s love and a thankful heart,
Melissa