We had a really neat missionary come to church Sunday night,
and through his message and ministry, I could see my life purpose
become a little more evident --. The missionary's name was Pastor Stan
Skriloff, and he and his wife are missionaries to U.S. servicemen at
Ft.Polk Military base, LA....
I realize awhile ago, that the Lord seems to have given me a special
burden for families (esp. those with small children) who are
'fatherless'... through death, divorce abandonment, etc... But I have
come to realize more recently, that I have an a even stronger burden
for those who are fatherless due to their fathers being away in
military service! Over the last year or so, I have been a (part-time)
nanny for a family of five small boys -- who's daddy is in the Army
Reserves (getting ready to go active), and has been away since May
2004. I know God has big plans for this family, and have enjoyed the
awesome opportunity of caring and ministering to them! I admire
(and am grateful for) a man who has a burden for his country....
But, something I admire even more that, is the strength, courage and
faith of the family left behind! I don't know where God plans on
using this burden he's given to me, but I pray daily that the Lord
would continue to soften my heart and give me a ministry to serve these
special people!
~Tiph
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