Today I received a call from my brother letting me know that he has been assigned to a new unit starting next week. This unit is being deployed to Afghanistan next month. He has put a request in to leave in May as his wife is expecting and their son is due to arrive in March.

Please be praying for them, his children, and my mom. They are all pretty upset at this possibility, as he just returned in November from Iraq.

Father, give me the words that Marc, Amy and my mom need during this time. I pray for boldness to speak to them Your word. I pray for compassion for them when their fears are taking over, that You would be able to reassure them that You are in control. Father, I pray for Jazmyne, Kennedy, Devon and Nathan, as they await the possibility of their daddy leaving again. I ask that Marc and Amy would have wisdom in their conversations around these little ears. That they would protect them from harsh words and fearful possibilities. Thank You for revealing Yourself to me and giving me such an incredible peace. I pray that this would be reflected in all my conversations with my family. In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen.