Ramblings of a Jackhole

We see stories every day from the press bemoaning on how our troops are simply dying without a reason in Iraq. We see pictures of the abhorrent and detestable violence perpetrated by Muslim militants. We see pictures showing the death of our young, brave men and women of our armed services. However, when was the last time you saw a report of the quiet time that fills their many days. The moments when they remember why they are there to protect those that are in need? The moments that show them, and would show us, the human side in Iraq. The moments that remind show them that they are there for a reason.

Daily we get a listing of the numbers of soldiers in the United States military that have had their lives taken in Iraq. However, these men and women are not merely numbers.

They are our children of follow citizens. Many of them have children of their own. They surely remember their children daily, reminding them of one of the greatest reasons they fight, and freely give their lives, for our country, that is for their children, our children as well as the children of the world.

The death and carnage around them is a constant reminder of their mortality and of their Creator. They pray to the God in who America’s founders placed their trust and thanksgiving. They pray for their safety and the safety for their companions. They pray for the safety of all those they are there to protect.
They have left their loved one here in the United States, fully knowing that they may never see them again on this Earth.

Now is the time for each one of us to step up to the plate and support our troop. We must not only support them in words and actions here in the states, but also in quiet prayer to our God.

Pray that they have the ability to complete their mission. Pray that they are able to complete their mission safely. Pray that their action will allow those in Iraq to one day be able to freely pray and worship God. And most importantly pray that those soldier that never live to leave Iraqi soil, are able to see their loved ones again in Heaven.

Amen.

That’s right. While, the men and women of the military aren’t perfect, they are the only thing between us and the threats of this world we simply can’t imagine. So check out my friend, Ernie’s “Bring Them Home” charity. I gave my $100, so give just a little to help make some solider’s Christmas.

After all, we don’t want this to happen.