Lake Minnetonka VFW
Post#5919
CHAPLAIN CHAT
Post#5919
CHAPLAIN CHAT
God's purpose for the United States of America is both
appealing and intriguing. God has watched over our
destiny in previous and current wars and we can be
inspired with trust that He will continue to do the same.
Chat with the Chaplain will help a pensive warrior who is
searching for an understanding of their service in the
military. Scripture and war experiences can make a
spiritual connection between the heart and God.
Post-traumatic stress is a medical condition. We hope
veterans with issues of depression/anger/guilt recognize
the importance to seek treatment. Trust God.
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Walls To War
Have you built walls in your mind to protect yourself from
thinking of wartime experiences?
No one can see these walls or detect their existence.
On the outside you see what to you is a perfectly normal
person. However, if you live with someone in this state
eventually you feel a distance developing and you don't
understand why. Particularly with spouses and children
this is true because the amount of love getting through is
insufficient for healthy relationships.
Over time this protective wall may start to come down, but
it is not easy. War experiences are always there
because, you see, when the mission is to kill the enemy,
no matter how, it can be with you every day for the rest of
your life. If you read the Bible and pray earnestly to God
and draw closer to Christ, more of the walls come down.
God loves you just the way you are, but too much to
leave you that way. Seek God. Start the healing process
and don't let it stop.
"No one can come to Me unless Father God who sent
Me draws you." John 6;44 (paraphrased)
appealing and intriguing. God has watched over our
destiny in previous and current wars and we can be
inspired with trust that He will continue to do the same.
Chat with the Chaplain will help a pensive warrior who is
searching for an understanding of their service in the
military. Scripture and war experiences can make a
spiritual connection between the heart and God.
Post-traumatic stress is a medical condition. We hope
veterans with issues of depression/anger/guilt recognize
the importance to seek treatment. Trust God.
____________________________________
Walls To War
Have you built walls in your mind to protect yourself from
thinking of wartime experiences?
No one can see these walls or detect their existence.
On the outside you see what to you is a perfectly normal
person. However, if you live with someone in this state
eventually you feel a distance developing and you don't
understand why. Particularly with spouses and children
this is true because the amount of love getting through is
insufficient for healthy relationships.
Over time this protective wall may start to come down, but
it is not easy. War experiences are always there
because, you see, when the mission is to kill the enemy,
no matter how, it can be with you every day for the rest of
your life. If you read the Bible and pray earnestly to God
and draw closer to Christ, more of the walls come down.
God loves you just the way you are, but too much to
leave you that way. Seek God. Start the healing process
and don't let it stop.
"No one can come to Me unless Father God who sent
Me draws you." John 6;44 (paraphrased)
God rewards God seekers