FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ GOD WILL NOT LET YOU FALL ~ 27 January 08

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

GOD WILL NOT LET YOU FALL

My family and I went camping this past summer. We took several hikes down the little river bed as it flowed through the Cuyamaca State Park near our home in San Diego. We topped for a picnic lunch, and ate with our feet in the cool running water.

As I ate my sandwich, I started tracing a trail through the rocks that shot up into the air in front of us. It was an old habit from days gone by of rock scrambling: no ropes, no hardware, no helmet, no brains! As teenagers, and even into college, my buddies and I would climb the rocks of Big Bend in Texas. I'm sure I'll get in trouble with the folks from safety but I confess: I got up and started to climb; partly to prove something to myself and mostly to show off for my bride of nine years.

Our daughter of fifteen watched me for a bit and started to follow. She caught up with me and we went over the basics. I showed her the path she was to take which involved little skill and kept mom happy. I took the more difficult route and we met at the top. Unless you rappel, getting down is usually more difficult, so I stayed close to Tiffany in order to offer help should she need it. The tendency is to cling to the rock but often it's best to lean out away from it for better balance and stability. As she was coming down, I was below verbally guiding her. She couldn't see the next ledge below her, and was trying her best to stretch in order to touch it while hanging on to the hand hold above. I could see exactly what she needed to do and knew she was capable of doing it. I told her she just had to trust me. With confidence in Dad, she lowered herself the last few inches and fully planted her feet on secure rock. You could see the pride shining in her eyes (and probably, mine too)!

Just think of how many times our heavenly "Dad" is below us; seeing the next step p[erfectly, even when we are blind to the future. There are times when we simply have to trust God to not let us fall. The more we learn to depend on God the easier it gets to place our lives into those loving hands with confidence. The next time you find your footing somewhat unsure, and the fear of falling looms up from below, remember that God is there for you, anxious to show you the way and guide you one step at a time.

LT Stephen W. Nance, CHC, USNR

 

[Brad’s Gramma]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
Please guide the people of Free Republic to
The FR Canteen Post Office
So they can e-mail a service man or woman today.
AMEN

Some of these links are broken. I’m using this post out of respect to Mr. Tonkin as he used this for his first post. My apologies, as I’d change the broken links if I could.



Dear Lord, help me to overcome my fears of today, and to look to You
from Whom comes my strength. Teach me to love my enemies and trust in
You, for You have told me that You will always be there when I need a
friend. Lord, I can carry a heavy burden upon my shoulders and as long as
I have You to lead and guide me, my burdens will be light. Amen.

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
Please guide the people of Free Republic to
The FR Canteen Post Office
So they can e-mail a service man or woman today.
AMEN

[The Mayor]

January 27, 2008

A Sheer Delight

READ: Psalm 37:1-11

Delight yourself . . . in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. —Psalm 37:4

After finishing high school in 1941, Clair Hess anticipated serving his country by joining the army. But when he developed a heart murmur from a bout with scarlet fever, he was denied acceptance. He admits that he was envious of his fellow graduates and other servicemen in their uniforms, but he was helped by reading Psalm 37 and seeing how the psalmist David handled envy.

While Clair was wondering about God’s direction for his life, his uncle suggested to him that the Lord might be calling him to His service. So Clair attended Moody Bible Institute and was led into a career of singing and later editing for RBC Ministries. He’s been doing that for 50 years now and calls serving God “a sheer delight.”

David encouraged us in Psalm 37 to delight in the Lord and not to envy others (vv.1-4). Although he was talking about envying people who get away with evil, we can apply it to other types of envy. Instead of comparing ourselves with others, we need to delight ourselves in God. In His time, He’ll fulfill the desires of our heart and affirm that we are in His will.

We’re all in “God’s service” as believers. And serving Him is a sheer delight.

Let the joy of the Lord be your strength—
May His peace fill your heart day and night;
As you walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
You will find that He’ll lead you aright.  —Hess

Contentment comes when God’s will is more important than our wants.

Bible in One Year:  Psalms 9–11

[Brad’s Gramma]

Please remember FRstephenjohnbanker in your prayers. No one has had an update nor heard from him...thank you everyone.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[Cindy]

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." -from THE BIBLE: John 16:33

Read THE BIBLE Online (Click Here.)

BILLY GRAHAM.org: "MY ANSWER" by Billy Graham (Read More...)

PERSECUTION.org (Read More...)

"HERE I AM TO WORSHIP" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"YOU ARE HOLY (PRINCE OF PEACE)" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD" (Music Video/GodTube.com)

"LORD I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"SHOUT TO THE LORD" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"STRONG TOWER" (mp3, Songs of Praise..com - Steve Israel)

"THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD Remix" (Music video/YouTube.com)

Amor Perfeito - "THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"SPIRITUAL WARFARE II" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"EL SHADDAI" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"MY SAVIOR MY GOD" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"Hillsong - United ALL I NEED IS YOU" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

YouTube.com: "BREATHE" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

"HE KNOWS MY NAME" (Music Video/YouTube.com)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thank you all....Happy Lord’s Day.

Pray for stephenjohn and our troops, please...

[AZamericonnie]

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace

[PROCON]

Please, please, did I beat MS?!

[Cindy]

Stephen John Banker last posted on FR on January 12, 2008.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/user-posts?id=231134

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Dear Lord,

Thank you for all our troops and troops supporters and their families and friends.

You know our needs.

Please guide us and watch over us.

In Jesus’ Holy name I pray this humble prayer.
Amen.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

On the Chapel thread, no less..
Go stand in the corner!
LOL

[PROCON]

Thank you SO much for the great music!!

He Saves, indeed!

[PROCON]

Thanks BG, prayers up and thanks for the great post!!

[PROCON]

Thanks, you have such great Pledge pics!! :)

[PROCON]

Amazing Grace...what a Great Hymm..thanks, Connie, and (((HUGS)))!!

[SevenofNine]

Hey guys you probably hear about death of Marldo Brando son Christian well remember Tuki the son that Cheynee Brandon gave birth too well he was born in 1990 he is 17 year old
DAMN I Feel oldddd

This is what kid look like now

http://www.ibabuzz.com/fashion/category/tuki-brando/

[PROCON]

Kathy has already put me in the corner on several occasions!

[AZamericonnie]

Blessed Lords day to you Pro....*Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Grammie for Chapel! *Hugs*

[Brad’s Gramma]

You’re welcome, Connie...