Hi!

This is Andy and Emily from Southern California.  First, we would like to thank you for protecting our country, for fighting for our freedom, and for standing up in justice.  We admire and respect you for doing what too many are afraid to do.  We realize the sacrifices you have made... for us... people you have never met, but we know and hope you know that God is holding you in His arms.  He hears your every word, sees your every tear, and knows your every breathe.  He is there, even in the times you feel He is not, He is there to carry you through.  Remember, He will never hand you something too difficult to handle and will always be there to hold you up.  He wants to be you strength, light, and hope.  If you hold your hand out to Him and let Him take it, you will never be lost.

Our Prayer:

Father God,

In a world torn by injustice, raise up these soldiers who are committed to defending your cause.  Rain down your power, Lord, that this soldier may be steadfast in courage, in love, and in truth.  We ask these things in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Bible Verses: 

2 Corinthians 4 (the whole thing)

2 Corinthians 1:3-7

2 Timothy 2:1-3 

 -Andy and Emily 

Thank You for your courage and loyalty for the United States of America!  We are praying for the safe return of you and your troop.  Always remember that God loves everyone and is waiting them to call on Him.  Pray for the enemy to repent.  Anyways, I hear that God loves humor too.  I thought the next page might cheer you up, and up is what it was all about.  There was an atheist walking in the forest.  He was admiring the wonderful sound the wind makes going through the trees and the beautiful flowers when suddenly hears something behind him.  He turns around to find a huge bear.  He runs as fast as he can but but the bear catches him.  "Oh my God," he screams.  Everything stops.  Then God says,"You admire all I have made but you deny me, and you call on me?"  The man says,"Okay, after all these years of me not believing, I don't expect nor deserve your forgiveness.  But at least make the bear a Christian."  God agrees.  As everything returns to normal, the bear bows his heads and says,"Thank you, Father, for this meal."  HAHAHA 

P.S. God forgives everyone because of Jesus dying for us all.  None of us deserve it, but believe in faith and don't worry about "bears".

We love you and God bless you! 

We pray this Bible will be a blessing in your life.  I am pushing 93 (WW-2 B24 pilot, 35 missions) and am convinced that the Bible is the most important book ever written.  We thank you for your service to our country and to hurting people of the world. We pray for you daily. 

God bless and protect you!

Leo and Mickie

Dear Soldier,

I am so proud of you; thank you for honoring our country and for protecting me!  My husband was in Vietnam but now he lives with Jesus, so I need your protection now more than ever.  I know if he were here he would say,"Well done."

Love In the Name of Jesus,

Linda 

Hello There,

Though I don't personally know your name, just the fact that you proudly wear the uniform of our country's forces and are willing to leave your family and put your life on the line if called to, deserves a very warm thank you.  Thank you for your service and sacrifice to keep our country safe and free!  We are very proud of the kind of caring, dedicated person you must be and we honor you for what you do for the rest of us on behalf of our freedom, our most precious asset.  Thank you form the bottom of my heart!

Sending a hug of appreciation and our prayer that God may be your anchor and your constant companion wherever you may be,

Dave and Pam, Oregon 

Dear Soldier,

Thank you and your loved ones for the sacrifices made for our country.  I admire your discipline, courage, strength, dedication and honor. Freedom isn't free.  May this Bible bring you comfort while you are away from home.

Warm Regards,

Laura 

To America's Bravest,

Thank you for putting yourself in harms way for us, me, and my family.  May this Bible be with you until your safe return.  May it help you through tough times and assist you in helping your fellow troops during their tough times.  I pray for you and your family.  Please come home safe!

 God bless you and the U.S.A.,

Lt. Clint Mitchell, Colorado 

Dear Defender of Freedom,

You are appreciated and honored!  Our prayers are with you daily.  Thank you for your courageous sacrifice.  I don't know who will recieve this Bible , but our loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ does and has a plan for your life!  My name is Loren and I lived for myself for 57 years; a liar, drunkard, adulturer, etc.  I goofed on Christians and mocked them, even resented them.  I was so consumed in myself that I thought they were judging me!  In November of 2000, I was on the brink of divorce and all that goes with it.  I was in my backyard one night and I asked out loud, "God, if you're real, show me!"  God was in fact already drawing me closer to Him.  Psalm 51:17 says, "The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.  You will not reject a broken and repentent heart, O God."  I saw the dead ugly man I was and it was God's grace that penetrated this hard heart.  Salvation cannot be earned, it is a free gift.  We must recognize we are all sinners; born that way through Adam.  Read Romans 10:9-13.  Jesus paid the ransom by dying on the cross and rose! He conquered death!

May God keep you,

Loren and Kathy    

Thank you so much for your service to our country.  You and your fellow servicemen and women represent our very best.  We are so very proud of all of you. We pray for your safety and safe return back.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers,

Wayne and Jane, CA 

Soldier,

Thank you for serving and protecting our freedom and keeping tyrany at bay.  I am blessed by your call to arms, and I pray for your safe return to your home and family.  I send this to you as a small token of appreciation, that you may find the same peace, comfort, wisdom, and guidance that others, including me, have found in these pages.  The Spirit of God lives within this book.  Seek Him and He will comfort you!  

God bless you abundantly and protect you always,

Richard, AZ 

 

Dear Soldier,

I don't know how to ever repay you for what you are doing and what you have been through.  I cry every time I see on T.V. what is going on over there.  Everyone has their own opinion and mine is a grateful heart.  I think and pray for you every day and night.  I know it's tough sticking up for everyone's freedom, but holdfast!  You'll make it through!

Love,

Esther 

Dear Soldier of God,

You are truly special.  I'm honored to send you this message.  God knows your name before you were ever born.  He's counted each tear you've cried, each mile you've walked.  He's embedded your prayers in a stone.  Yes. He will answer each and every one of them above and beyond what you can imagine.  He will send His strongest angels to guide, protect, and light your way.  A thousand may fall around you, ten thousand more.  But no harm will be allowed to befall you.  He stands to watch over your tent.  He will not let you stumble on the rocks that are laid before you.  He will protect you, his special child.  Almighty God will never leave you or forsake you; He will never let you go.  All He asks is that you claim the hand He holds out for you.  He awaits you with open arms and extended hands of love, protection, and shield of His armor.

God bless you I pray,

Christine 

My husband was a construstion electrician in MCB 3, serving four years in Okinawa to Guam.  My son-in-law was a colonel in the Marines and served three tours in Vietnam with three purple hearts to show for it.  I want you to know that you have my undying support and prayers as you fight for your freedom and the freedom of others.  I hope you have an oppurtunity to read this Holy Bible.  John is a good book to start with.  John 3:16-17 are good scriptures for a start.

In Jesus the Christ,

Joy 

Proverbs 10:14 tells us that wise people treaure knowledge.  It is my hope and prayer for you that you will be wise and God's Word will be your treasure.  In this uncertain world, it is the daily reading of Scripture that keeps me grounded.  Starting in Proverbs, I read a chapter each day that coincides with the day of the month(today I read chapter 20).  And then if there was time, I read and studied another book in the Bible(right now I am also reading the book of Acts a little bit at a time).  Reading consistently and praying about what I have read results in strength and courage to face another day- and most importantly, joy.  Hopefully this Bible will do the same, and more for you.  Thank you for your steadfast service to our country.  May God bless you above and beyond what you can even imagine.

Friend and Serviceman and Woman,

 Thanks for your dedicated service in a time of war and crisis against the enemy's of God.  I am a veteran of the U.S. Army and the  Vietnam War.  It was my time in hell (67-68), so I know what you are going through.  General Boykin's special forces men saved our lives more than once.  His personal testimony is attached.  His words will encourage you just as his courage in the face of battle encouraged me.  Trust in God's Words.  I have been in public service most of my life and people have tried to kill me more than once, and for some reason God has spared my life.  Maybe for this moment in time that I might send words of encouragement to you.  After Vietnam, I served as a state trooper for 26 years.

May God richly bless you and His peace shine on your life,

Henry

 

God's Message to You

"The Words of the Bible are God's message to you.  It is your field manual and your doctrinal guide.  God provides this to us as warriors to teach us, to guide us, and to mentor us.  Read it and study it.  Trust in the Author. God has an army that can and will fight to your front, rear, and all sides to assure your victory.  Remember to call on the name of Christ in your time of distress, fear, pain, and difficulty.  Jeremiah 33:3 reminds us of this when He says ,'Call onto me, and I will answer you and show you great and might things.'  No matter what your situation, God promises in His Words that He will never 'leave you or forsake you.'  So remember, God is there, just call on Him.  

-Major General William G. Boykins, U.S. Special Forces