Disappointment
I. Devotional Body Shipmate, whether you’re staring at the gray bulkheads of a destroyer or navigating the complexities of shore duty, disappointment in the Navy has a unique sting. Maybe you were passed over for that promotion you worked tirelessly for, or perhaps your leave was canceled just days before a milestone family event. On a ship, there is no "going home" to escape the frustration; you have to live with it in the tight quarters of the berthing area. In the middle of the ocean, it’s easy to feel like your life is adrift or that your hard work has gone unnoticed by the chain of command. But there is a Commander who sees every watch you stand and every sacrifice you make. The Bible reminds us: "The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand" (Ps 37:23-24). Your current disappointment—that missed rank, that grueling deployment extension, or th...