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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Charles George ~ 09 July 2018
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Posted on 07/08/2018 5:08:18 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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Be Still, My Soul!
July 9, 2018
I have calmed and quieted myself.
Psalm 131:2
Picture a parent poised lovingly over a child, finger gently placed in front of nose and lips softly speaking the wordshush, shhhh. The demeanor and simple words are meant to comfort and quiet anxious little ones in the midst of disappointment, discomfort, or pain. Scenes like this are universal and timeless and most of us have been on the giving or receiving end of such loving expressions. When I ponder Psalm 131:2, this is the picture that comes to mind.
The language and flow of this psalm suggest that the writer, David, had experienced something that provoked serious reflection. Have you experienced a disappointment, defeat, or failure that prompted thoughtful, reflective prayer? What do you do when you are humbled by lifes circumstances? When you fail a test or lose a job or experience the end of a relationship? David poured out his heart to the Lord and in the process did a bit of honest soul-searching and inventory (Psalm 131:1). In making peace with his circumstances, he found contentment like that of a young child who was satisfied with simply being with his or her mother (v. 2).
Lifes circumstances change and sometimes we are humbled. Yet we can be hopeful and content knowing that there is One who has promised to never leave or forsake us. We can trust Him fully.
Father, when things change in my life, help me not to be anxious but to trust You and find contentment in You alone.
Read more: Cultivating a Heart of Contentment at discoveryseries.org/hp052.
Contentment is found in Christ alone.
The theme of Psalm 131 is rest or spiritual contentment. Verse 2 says, I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. This idea of rest connects to the preceding song (Psalm 130) whose theme is forgiveness. Psalm 130:4 affirms, But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. It is forgiveness that gives us true, lasting rest because it brings us into relationship with the God who made us.
This was voiced beautifully by the church father Augustine who said, Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:08:34 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for honoring tonight’s Hero!
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:14:17 PM PDT
by
PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I hope soon there will be no wars and put Heroes out of business.
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:15:31 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
~ " Hi Ya!!!" ~
~ Break Time ~
~ ~
~ Good Evening ~
~ Welcome To My World ~
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:17:23 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 13:16.
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:18:29 PM PDT
by
yarddog
To: mountainlion
I’m for that. WW2 I can see our commitment but Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq - not so much.
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:19:07 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:22:03 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: mountainlion
As long as evil and oppression exist, there will be wars.
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:23:35 PM PDT
by
PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
To: PROCON
As long as evil and oppression exist, there will be wars.
I am thinking ahead for a time when evil is put away.
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:27:27 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: The Mayor; PROCON; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; TMSuchman; ...
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:29:02 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Ready to take on the new week? Any rest over the weekend?
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posted on
07/08/2018 5:42:09 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: PROCON
Good evening, Pro...are you back home? Having a wonderful family visit?
Who won at cards?
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posted on
07/08/2018 6:02:00 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy, I'm back home now, had a fun time with daughter, sister and family.
Who won at cards? Not me. :-)
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posted on
07/08/2018 6:12:26 PM PDT
by
PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
To: mountainlion
I hope soon there will be no wars and put Heroes out of business.A prayer from us all.
Good evening, mountainlion. How is your summer going?
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posted on
07/08/2018 6:23:37 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SkyDancer
Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...how many flights today?
Where are you off to next?
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posted on
07/08/2018 6:27:20 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
~ Hall of Heroes: Charles George ~
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posted on
07/08/2018 6:34:17 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: yarddog
Good evening, yarddog...Pvt George did just that. God Bless him.
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posted on
07/08/2018 7:01:10 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
How is your summer going?...
It is HOT too Hot. I have been waiting months to say that.
Some smoke, not much wind and a couple inches of rain one day. The monsoon and the afternoon and evening showers are on the way.
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posted on
07/08/2018 7:17:42 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...
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posted on
07/08/2018 7:37:57 PM PDT
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
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