War up Close

This is one of my high school classmates. (Click for full size.) The caption for this photo at military.com reads, "U S Marine Corps 2nd Lt Ryan Entwistle, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, digs a skirmish hole to sleep in."

Lord, connect us with the far-away. Take us out of our comfort zones so that we can know your heart and feel what you feel. Make us people of action, give us a cause to live for, and may that cause bring you glory. Amen.