Praying for Paul

Romans 8:28-29

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

I've gone through several personal trials and every single time, my father reminded me of this verse. I was once again brought to this verse last night.

Two nights ago at our Wednesday night prayer meeting, Chris Metras read out of 1 Peter. It was a humble reminder that when we go through trials we are to bring all the glory to Christ. That night I went home and prayed to God our Father that both Paul and I as a couple would continue to grow and desire to serve Christ. God brought that opportunity the very next day.

Paul called me yesterday to inform me that he was going back to Iraq (most likely in November). The first thing that came to mind was my prayer and then I reminded Paul that we needed to trust God in this situation. Paul also told me of a possible "back door" out of this situation. It would involve re-enlisting. If he were to stay with his normal leave it would put his leave on hold and send him to Iraq for another year to a year and a half. If he re-enlisted and ask to transfer to the states, he would have two more years and more than likely not have to go to Iraq. Both of us encouraged each other to pray but in the end I encouraged him to go with the second choice. Paul received a lot of spiritual encouragement and advice from his dad and my dad.

I know an email was sent out to my church to pray and I thank you so much for praying. The Lord heard our prayers. This morning Paul informed me that it looked like he could be transfered to Texas. Monday he will go and re-enlist and hopefully next week sometime get more solid information about when and where he would go. Please keep praying for Paul. God has been gracious. I had to constantly remind myself that God was in control. There was nothing Paul or I could do. Except trust God. God brought us closer to him in prayers and in reading his word. He answered two of my prayers. My prayer to make us stronger and my prayer to provide this other opportunity for Paul to keep him out of Iraq.

Thank you for all of your encouragement and prayers. I will let you know if anything changes. Also just as a public announcement. I know I have already talked to several friends about being in my wedding. As of right now, all wedding plans are changed and/or "put on hold" until further notice. I'll be moving to Oklahoma after graduation. Either waiting for Paul's return or to be closer to him.

*Just remember that the Army is the Army. Nothing is final until its on paper and things are being done about it.

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