“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
—Psalm 34:18
Chaplain Colonel Josh Payne serves as a chaplain and leads others in chaplaincy ministry for the U.S. Air Force. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a spiritual leader to thousands of soldiers navigating some of the hardest seasons of their lives. His ministry reaches into hospital rooms, counseling offices, deployment briefings, and quiet late-night conversations when grief or fear sets in. Alongside his wife, Danielle—who also ministers to military families—Josh provides the kind of support that doesn’t make headlines but makes a lasting difference in souls.
Their calling is unique: to stand beside those who carry the weight of war, separation, and trauma while holding fast to the hope of Christ. They also navigate the strain of distance within their own family, with adult children and extended relatives spread across states and time zones. Their ministry is often emotionally demanding, but deeply meaningful—and they are asking for your prayers to help carry the load.
As you pray today, lift up these specific requests:
- Pray for Josh to be strengthened by the Lord as he leads and supports a vast community of soldiers and chaplains.
- Pray for Danielle as she walks with military families, offering encouragement and wisdom in times of crisis.
- Ask God to guide their family relationships across distance, keeping their connections strong and their hearts unified.
- Pray for moments of rest, renewal, and clarity in the midst of nonstop need and responsibility.
- Lift up their marriage as they serve side by side in a ministry that is both spiritually vital and personally demanding.
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