When UK was “pulling out of” Aden I was there as the Boss of the Fleet Clearance Diving Team. Our task was to search the underwater part of every vessel directly on berthing. There were many bullets flying around and on occasions, it was evident that we were being used for target practice.
On the second morning the Chief Diver came to me and asked me to lead prayers daily before departing for work as the Team “felt” that as the Boss and a Christian my/our prayers would protect them. That was hard wrung out faith on my side and Grace and Protection from His side. It worked with no deaths or injuries.
At the party we had together with all our wives and children on return to Singapore, we started by acknowledging the presence of the Lord in our celebration together.
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