“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” (Proverbs 21:5 [ESV])
Be diligent in your preparation for deployment. Do not be hasty.
The upcoming deployment promises significant challenges and amazing opportunities for your relationship with God and for your closest human relationships. Diligent preparation will go a long way to help you navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities.
Set aside time in the days to come to work through the articles linked below and complete the practical preparation steps each one of them provides. I pray that the Lord rewards your diligent preparation.
Build a Spiritual Deployment Support Team. You are not meant to walk the journey ahead alone. Build a team around you.
Pre-Deployment Planning Guide. There are a few tangible things that you need to personally plan before deployment, and then discuss those things with your team.
Let’s Talk About Sex: Prevent Adultery. Yes, we need to talk about it. There are dangers that lie ahead for you. Take the time to work through this important process.
Let’s Talk about Sex: Embrace God’s Plan. We need to talk about sex. Really, we need to talk about the reality that you’re not going to have sex for the next… how many months?
God’s Sovereignty: Hope for Military Deployments. Spend some time in God’s Word as you prepare for this deployment.
I pray these have been helpful as you or your spouse prepare to leave. I pray that your diligent preparation will help you thrive in this season ahead.
I love you guys,
Brian O’Day
Brian O'Day 
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