New Road

Military Ministry offered me an assignment in Colorado Springs and I couldn’t ask for a better fit. I’ll essentially get to disciple college girls and share hope with the incredible, selfless men and women coming home, broken by war.

I get to live in the mountains and I have my dream job.

Might not mean much to anyone reading this, but I fell in love with this Bebo Norman song called I’m Alright in high school and every time the Lord sees fit to break me, I think of this song. The words seem melancholy, but it’s one of the most uplifting songs ever made.

The beginning goes like this:

I’ve got a little hope in my pocket, I want to share a bit with you Just be careful that you don’t drop it, but don’t worry if you do ‘Cause I got broken down inside me, and I might just need some help But I will get by And I’ve got demons in my history, got bone beneath my skin But I’ve been taken by a Mystery, yes, I’ve been taken in And sometimes voices down inside me try to fight me for myself I will get by

I have a touch of sadness in me today and I’m not quite sure why. I don’t know if it’s fear of change, of really having to step out on what I believe or the rain coming down while I sit and stare at the beach. I knew this morning I would need some alone time today. After lunch I ventured down to Yorktown Beach to a tiny coffee/ice cream shop. The waters are rocky today but I can see the giant ships roving back and forth, seemingly untouched by the waves. It’s really a breathtaking sight. Although it’s in the 30’s, as soon as I pulled in close enough to see the water, my heart began to warm. What is it about water that reminds me to rest in the goodness of my Father?

I snagged this Bible from our prayer room that’s a special Army edition that I think Officer’s Christian Fellowship put out. (I’ll return it I promise!) In the back it has pages and pages of famous prayers – from George Washington to George S. Patton to George W. Bush (lots of great Georges in our country’s history), a reminder of the Armed Forces Code of Conduct, the Army Hymn and several testimonies of believers who made an impact for Christ while serving in the military. One of these really jumped out to me. It was the inscription found in the front fly leaf of D.L. Moody’s Bible indicating how he felt about the Word of God.

This Book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of Salvation, the doom of sinners. Its doctrines are Holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, its prophecies are sure and its decisions are immutable.

Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be Holy. It contains light to direct you, and comfort to cheer you; it is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s character.

Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened and the gates of Hell disclosed. Christ is the grand subject, our good its design and the glory of God its end. It should fill the heart and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully.

It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, a river of pleasure. It is given to you in life; it will open at the judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

“If you’re Word in my heart is the only thing I used to fill me up”, I would be the most content woman on earth.

Comment:

Justin: Hey Lacie,

I just thought I’d drop you a line and see how you’re doing. And if I can con you into giving me some kind of update on what you’re up to, that would be great. =)

Here’s what I’ve pieced together between your blog and facebook: You’re going to be doing military ministry in CO, but you’re in VA for training, maybe? Am I close?

Take care, Justin