We are Praying

I watched the report on our soldier who is being held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan and my heart dropped. Here is a young man wearing the uniform of our country with his whole life ahead of him and he shared with all of us that he is afraid. I confess that I am also afraid for him, because of what his captors are like in practice.

Pfc Bowe Bergdahl has the same dreams that my 25, 19, and 11 year old children have. He wants to live, he wants to bask in this wonderful life, he wants to make money, he wants to raise a family. But more than anything he wants to see home again. Home is where we find our peace and acceptance. He wants to go home.

To my country's young soldier I want you to know that while it may not seem like it at the moment, you are not alone. God is a loving Father who cares for you as much as he cares for your captors. He knows well your current situation, I hope you reach out to Him and call to Him, because he always hears and he always answers.

I will lift you up in my daily prayers as well and beg my Father to bring you home to your family and friends. Be strong and have courage, Pfc Bowe Bergdahl. Please be comforted in the fact that I am not the only one lifting you up. I am not alone either, for we are many, and we are praying.