Week 103: Marriages and Military Deployment
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Please join us this week in praying for marriages
dealing with the military deployment of a spouse. Although there are many
elements of military life that can affect a marriage, probably none affect the
couple more than the separation of deployment.
Just preparing for the deployment of a spouse can
be stressful for the marriage. During this preparation period it is not unusual
for the couple to become emotionally and physically detached. This
detachment may be an unconscious defense against the separation that would
otherwise be too emotionally hard. The anticipation of the deployment is also
accompanied by fear of the unknown, fear of never seeing the departing spouse
again and fear of facing daily life alone.
Once the deployment occurs emotions can fluctuate
wildly: relief that the good-bye is over; resentment of being abandoned;
guilt for abandoning; excitement about accomplishing a mission; deep and
debilitating loneliness. When the deployment is during wartime, all these
emotions and stresses are naturally accentuated.
Please pray couples facing military deployment will
- Hold fast to the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
- Be surrounded by the loving care and support of family and friends
- Stand strong against the evil one who will tempt them to be paralyzed by fear of the unknown
- Remember and remain committed to their marriage vows during this time of separation
- Have companions who will hold them accountable
- Lift up each other faithfully in prayer
- Communicate with each other as often as possible
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