Faith Deployed

I was recently given a wonderful opportunity to review a devotional called Daily Devotions for Military Wives. It was written by Jocelyn Green.
At first I thought it was just a devotional book. Then I received it and realized it was a daily devotional book. I have found so much comfort in this book. Every day I think they must have known my story.
One day my devotion was on Contentment.
Philippians 4:11-13 (New International Version)
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Wow, did this hit home. It talked about a couple who left good jobs to join the Army and how he came in as a private and how hard it was to even see other soldiers get promoted. That was our story to a T.
It was just the reminder to be content to be happy where I am at. We have been that specialist with no money. Now as an Officers wife I can look back and understand what that private’s wife is feeling. I try daily to not be thinking about the next promotion but be happy with what we are doing now and what I am being taught now.
I was recently given a wonderful opportunity to review a devotional called Daily Devotions for Military Wives. It was written by Jocelyn Green.
At first I thought it was just a devotional book. Then I received it and realized it was a daily devotional book. I have found so much comfort in this book. Every day I think they must have known my story.
One day my devotion was on Contentment.
Philippians 4:11-13 (New International Version)
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Wow, did this hit home. It talked about a couple who left good jobs to join the Army and how he came in as a private and how hard it was to even see other soldiers get promoted. That was our story to a T.
It was just the reminder to be content to be happy where I am at. We have been that specialist with no money. Now as an Officers wife I can look back and understand what that private’s wife is feeling. I try daily to not be thinking about the next promotion but be happy with what we are doing now and what I am being taught now.
This book was a very easy read and fits perfectly in my purse. It is something I can read with my older children and not worry it is too much. It helps me to realize I am not the only military spouse dealing with these things.
Not only was I given the privilege of reviewing this book, I was given a book to give to one reader. I am going to make the giveaway very easy. All you need to do is go to the Faith deployed websites here or here. Then tell me one thing about it. The first person to do so will when a copy of this book.

In case I have never mentioned it I get all my scripture from Biblegateway.com