Prayer: not just for crisis anymore

I used to only talk to God when I really needed out of a jam. It was a distant type thing and I had to be really desperate to even think of it. I have learned that I need God before I get to that place. I need Him in the everyday. Stuff is hard and we all need something bigger than us to face the trials.

I discovered that other military jobs had prayer pages or groups, clubs even that prayed over their members. I did an exhaustive search for something like that for EOD. I found nothing. Any mention of prayer was at funerals or for grieving families. This is a hard calling and there is a lot of highs and lows for all involved. Sometimes it is hard to find a place to pause, reflect, be thankful and ask for direction.

Know I am praying for peace and safety in your day. For protection and a comfort that is so big a person can not give it. For fresh starts and healing. For eyes that see good things in your future. For families that can survive the distance. I believe with all that I am that these things are possible with God.

Philippians 4:13 (New American Standard Bible)

13I can do all things through Him who (A)strengthens me.
Prayer:
Father,
I pray that your arms surround those EOD families that are in crisis. I also ask you to protect and shelter those that are not. Let us have fresh eyes for whatever we are dealing with and trust that you are there with us wherever we may go. Let us be encourager's for this EOD community and be a support to one another when we get weary. Let us learn to seek you for strength and direction.

In Jesus name'
Amen