Deployment as an act of worship

Today Pastor Waters spoke to a congregation largely preparing to deploy to Iraq. Scripture reading was from 1 Corinthians 10:31, "So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." He spoke eloquently and very much too the point. He spoke of great sacrifice, death & fear. He acknowledged the great respect he has for our soldiers pointing out that God's word says, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13).
Pastor Waters then reminded us that nothing we can do will get us to heaven apart from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Wow! That means that, even though our soldiers are willing to lay their life down for one another, they won't go to heaven without the knowledge and belief in the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
I guess it is sometimes understandable how some believe that earthly goodness will get you to heaven. However, we know the way, the truth & the light.
I am proud to say that there are many believers in our military, however, there are those that do not believe and really need our prayers. These are not good people, in many ways they are great people, yet their salvation uncertain.
Please pray for the truth to be revealed to all who are blind by the ways of this world. Pray for God's will in Iraq and His will in our lives as we pray that God will use us according to His will for His glory. If you Love the Lord you will suffer. May I count my time away from my beautiful wife and kids as my sacrifice for Jesus. Use me Lord according to Your will & bless my family with Your comfort & care.
God bless you all & God bless the USA. I love this country!