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Reunion

“ Finally brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, what-
ever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
of good repute, if there is any excellence, or anything worthy
of praise, dwell on these things.” – Philippians 4:8 (NASB)

eunions need to begin the moment a spouse leaves for a
Rdeployment. As the deployed member prepares to leave, ev-
ery day becomes one of anticipation of coming together again.
Connection with your spouse before and during a deployment
prepares your hearts for a harmonious reunion at the end of
separation. As a couple you must connect on three levels: mind,
heart and spirit/soul. This is known as three-part harmony.
With their minds a couple should share their fears about the
deployment, but not dwell on “what if’s,” or how they will be
different when they are together again. With their hearts they
should listen with understanding, hear what their spouse is say-
ing, and remember that a feeling is neither right nor wrong—it
just is. With their spirits each spouse should pray relentlessly for
the other, pray for God’s help in the difficult situations they will
face while apart, and pray for their spouse and marriage.
Connecting emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually with one
another before the deployment maintains a healthy balance in
your relationship for when you come together again. Remember
a reunion starts before a spouse ever leaves home.

Prayer: Lord, in preparation for our reunion, show me exactly how to pray
for my spouse.

2 Pray ahead of time for your reunion.