“Letters from Soldiers(on faith)”

having family and hundreds of friends that are serving the military, i decided late last year (2007) to begin compiling the messages and letters i’d received from our men and women in the armed forces…
i’d been questioned by some of my friends as to why i felt so compelled to reach out to these soldiers who give their all daily for our freedoms, and its because i have such a deep-seated respect for them and what they’ve sacrificed on not only our behalf, but for those around the world who are in need of the same freedoms…
what follows is an excerpt from my “Letters from Soldiers” collection…the section i chose was from “letters on faith”….
i hope ya enjoy reading what’s on the minds of our friends and family in the military…
On faith:
Hey, sorry i haven’t wrote…just trying to get the job done…..its dirty but someone has to do it…..hope you are well…..God bless and good luck.

S.
thank you for listening, D..yeah, i am never home long enough.. goodbyes are always the hardest, now the next step is to ask God to take care of my friends and family when i am gone… i feel that they need it more then i do.
N.
Hey buddy, Sorry I haven’t written forever but I’ve been in the desert, deployed. We don’t usually have access to myspace while we’re out here – I bribed one of the network guys to let me on. That was awful nice of him… LOL. But this is my one and only shot so I gotta make the most of it. Yeah my baptism went well… the water was COLD!! Definitely woke me up. I’m still gonna continue church shopping when I get back though. I still haven’t found one I really enjoy going to. I’ll be returning stateside some time in May/June time frame. I’ll definitely send ya a message when I return. Say some prayers for me bud.
M.
all i got to say bro is “Word”.lol..it’s good hearing from you as well and again i appreciate everything you have done for me. thank you again, D. i couldn’t ask for anymore from a friend.hey man, leave is awesome! i had no idea how much fun i would have this is freaking rockin!!! how about you? you alright? i’m home till the 13th, but i got a lot done already. so i’m happy.
N.
well i don’t know how to tell you how much your support means to me. its for people like you that i do what i do and i want you to know that. not very often do i get to hear anybody say that so thank you. its amazing how God works, He only gives as much as you can handle and its because of people like you i can handle so much. your message couldn’t have come at a better time. its nice to know that your there and praying and supporting me. write me when ever you get a chance its nice to talk to someone.
J.
so i just don’t like being in maryland. i’m from cali and its too cold here. u know ill see how it becomes in the fleet i might like it .my relationship with God was ok, not good enough.. but i pray and talk to him when i get the chance to.
R.
it doesn’t hurt to say a quick prayer for someone whether or not they’re actually in a life threatening situation ..every one can use a hand every once in a while. but hey i’m going to bed, worked a 16 hour day in the weather and the high was like twenty degrees, so i am beat. peace and may God be with you, my friend. you out of everyone i met deserves it.
N.
Its cool what you do on here,its awesome to know that someone out there cares enough to do what you do. The world is an evil place,I have seen that in my travels with the marine corps,pretty crazy stuff!! ha ha
The military is a hard place to live right and to be an example especially the marines,people brush you off and don’t care about the spiritual aspect of being a warrior and how it ties in to being a Christian also.I have thought alot about this lately and it really strikes my mind,there is nothing greater to me than being a warrior as I am now and being right with God! It is just kinda hard to do the right things all the time but I am trying.But I will talk to you later on.I have to get back to work!!
S.
But i am thankful for you cause you understand where i’m coming from. I may not get down on a knee every day but believe me i know He is there and i do pray occasionally.I am thankful for a home i do have in the states and i am thankful to be alive period. but thanks again man, every little bit counts.
i gotta realize a lot of people of my generation are just how can i put it…. selfish and self-centered. thank God my parents brought me up right. hehe.
But thanks again man and God bless
N.
can u pray for me for relationships? my ex broke my heart on Christmas so i’m trying to get over and i just wanna win her back, u know what i mean.. u have any advice?
R.
The filipino catholics celebrate easter by flagulating themselves and reenacting the crucifixion. There were 8 people who crucified themselves.. 12 others who did something similar and the youngest was 15 years old. there was a man who has done this 22 times. Its a big thing here.
N.
i dunno man, its hard to keep a good attitude being out here, I sometimes question what it is i’m doing out here, trying to look at it from an eternal perspective. i appreciate the support.
ya man that’s what i needed to hear. again i appreciate the prayers and support.
i do believe God works through people and i was needing some encouragement so it worked out good, thanks man. i’m gonna crash so ill talk to ya later.
I.
I am a Christian though a rather vulgar one all admit i’m the sinner of sinners but my faith is strong well thank you
N.
Yeah, I deployed for 15 months… we left Nov. 1st, and we don’t come home until March 2009, I do believe in Christ, I belong to a Nazarene Church in Oklahoma.
I am really lonely in Iraq with out my family, I will pray for you too, please pray for my Company the 511th MP CO out of Ft.Drum, NY. Were going through a really hard time losing people and its nice to know someones praying for us..Thanks
B.
I just cant wait to get back into church. I miss being at church about everyday…lol Thats the truth man. Its like I told my Mom. Its up to God whether or not when I reenlist or if I do…That I can PCS back home but he might have me stationed in New York for a reason. Not sure at this point in time. It’s crazy. But I just cant wait to get back home in the states and get myself involved in a church again.
Z.
Hey Bro, thanks, that means alot. But ya know people like you help keep me feeling good. knowing that your not afraid of stepping out and showing your faith. But on my end it hurts to know that I’m the only one who is religious. But you take care brother
Z.
you’ve been a great inspiration to me because, ill tell ya, i’ve been out of the bible for a awhile! when u and i started really chattin’ online, thats when i got my head back into the Good Book of Salvation! thank you!
C.
state side february.. trust i look to God almost everyday thanking him for whatever i have in my life and to be alive.
N.
Yeah Id have to say the one thing I miss the most about being a civilian was my church. But I felt God was calling me to the military not sure why but I know in time he will open my eyes the plan he has for me here. But one of the down falls to me as being in the military it is hard to find a good church and find friends who share the same beliefs as I do. But I think God may have brought you to me to help bring me closer to him. Well take it easy bro.
Z.
God has blessed us with so much. More than we will ever know. There are so many things that He does for us that we don’t even realize that it was done. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. May the Lord bless you and yours.
J.
thank you so much for the message, bro!
and you are so right on with what you have stated to me about the blessings from our Lord and how great our country is… serving this great nation is an honor!
thank you for your friendship and support as well.
C.

thanks for taking the time to read this…God bless the military and God bless you;)