Greetings in Christ Jesus, Fellow Soldiers.
Put into close quarters and under the stress of constant risk and family strain, it is easy for some of our professional relationships with fellow soldiers to deteriorate.
Instead of figuring out reactive strategies to these problems after they arise, why not proactively engage the problem by engaging the person?
Have an issue with a fellow soldier? Work on having more personal conversations. Learn about what is going on in that soldier's life. (Also remember to always praise things you find praiseworthy!)
And instead of simply praying for God to give you patience and grace in that relationship, pray for the personal things you learn about in that person's life. Pray that God would grant them saving faith in Christ, or if they are already a believer, that God would bless them in grace they've been given.
After praying for them, continually ask them follow up questions to show your continued interest and thoughtfulness. Such an endeavor on the personal side could be your greatest aid on the professional side.
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