Two Deployments: Less Than Blissful Attitude
Each deployment posesses its own unique set of trials. Even Christians are without struggle. Each person is a product of his or her own attitude which during deployments can be less than blissful.
A House = The Cave = The Perfect Hiding Spot
The house is the perfect hide away from it all. This includes the housework, the homework, the army, the other wives, you name it. FRG are the the Military's response to helping the needs of the families back home. Regarless of things that one might have heard about this their are some good FRG's out there. Most of the time they require a huge amount of time and effort and are not as effective as first intended. It can easily become a place for gossip and a trap for needy wives. The program needs some overhauling to become more effective to serve military families. Some changes should include communication, budgets, structuring, leadership, FRSA positions and other formalities.
A Biblical Solution
Looking for a biblical solution when ours fail. Looking at failed attempts how can one prevent future deployments from the same outcome? It is clear that one need to be plugged in to a great churnch with a servant heart for people all over the world. Remember, it is just as important to serve within the community as it is to serve in other parts of the world.
Serve as God Called Me To Serve
It you have a gift use it. God has made that abundently clear I am good with children and I can teach. I remember my Unce Steve telling me that I had a gift to teach and he called me out when I stopped using it. I chose to ignore that for several years. It is a waste of talent God gave me not to teach not only my own children but as he leads me in other areas as well.
Mentorship/Small Group- Fellowship and Dicipleship
It became clear recently the need for a spiritual mentor. This will help to keep accountability during deployments. It is a vital role in spiritual growth and dicipleship. Getting plugged in and staying commited to a small group is also important. These friends are a very vital role in keeping friendships and spiritual growth and accountability within the church community. Small groups help to keep a big church small and that way it is impossible to get lost in the crowd.
It's Not All About Me
Last, I need to make an effort to relate more to people. I somehow need to find a way to become less about me and more about others. I really am not sure how to do this. I do not know what that means yet, but I know it is needed to become a better friend. Hopefully Jesus will lead me on the right path with this one.
We can only improve from our past as a way for positive growth. Let our experiences inspire us to towards only pushing towards our goals. If we fail we are simply to pick ourselves up dust ourselves off and push ourselves harder. With the extra push our choice to drive on becomes our courage and strength to make our goal our next story of success in our book of life.
-Sandy-
Each deployment posesses its own unique set of trials. Even Christians are without struggle. Each person is a product of his or her own attitude which during deployments can be less than blissful.
A House = The Cave = The Perfect Hiding Spot
The house is the perfect hide away from it all. This includes the housework, the homework, the army, the other wives, you name it. FRG are the the Military's response to helping the needs of the families back home. Regarless of things that one might have heard about this their are some good FRG's out there. Most of the time they require a huge amount of time and effort and are not as effective as first intended. It can easily become a place for gossip and a trap for needy wives. The program needs some overhauling to become more effective to serve military families. Some changes should include communication, budgets, structuring, leadership, FRSA positions and other formalities.
A Biblical Solution
Looking for a biblical solution when ours fail. Looking at failed attempts how can one prevent future deployments from the same outcome? It is clear that one need to be plugged in to a great churnch with a servant heart for people all over the world. Remember, it is just as important to serve within the community as it is to serve in other parts of the world.
Serve as God Called Me To Serve
It you have a gift use it. God has made that abundently clear I am good with children and I can teach. I remember my Unce Steve telling me that I had a gift to teach and he called me out when I stopped using it. I chose to ignore that for several years. It is a waste of talent God gave me not to teach not only my own children but as he leads me in other areas as well.
Mentorship/Small Group- Fellowship and Dicipleship
It became clear recently the need for a spiritual mentor. This will help to keep accountability during deployments. It is a vital role in spiritual growth and dicipleship. Getting plugged in and staying commited to a small group is also important. These friends are a very vital role in keeping friendships and spiritual growth and accountability within the church community. Small groups help to keep a big church small and that way it is impossible to get lost in the crowd.
It's Not All About Me
Last, I need to make an effort to relate more to people. I somehow need to find a way to become less about me and more about others. I really am not sure how to do this. I do not know what that means yet, but I know it is needed to become a better friend. Hopefully Jesus will lead me on the right path with this one.
We can only improve from our past as a way for positive growth. Let our experiences inspire us to towards only pushing towards our goals. If we fail we are simply to pick ourselves up dust ourselves off and push ourselves harder. With the extra push our choice to drive on becomes our courage and strength to make our goal our next story of success in our book of life.
-Sandy-
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