Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ A HUMBLE SPIRIT ~ May 2, 2010

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

A HUMBLE SPIRIT

It's always surprising to me when someone, in an honest and unguarded moment, confides that God could never use THEM. They may keep up appearances most of the time, but, down deep, they just don't feel worthy. Have you ever felt that way? If so, you're in luck; God places a high value on humility! In fact, your sincere recognition of your own need may just be the key that opens the door to a deeper, more genuine and rewarding spirituality. Isaiah wrote, "For thus says the High and Holy One Who inhabits eternity, whose name IS Holy: 'I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a humble and contrite spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the spirit of the contrite.'" (57:15) And Jesus added, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3) For a short history lesson to reinforce those references, consider the following words by another pilgrim who found a second chance:

"There are many reasons why God shouldn't have called you. But don't worry. You're in good company: Moses stuttered. David's armor didn't fit. John Mark was rejected by Paul. Timothy had ulcers. Hosea's wife was a prostitute. Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning. Jacob was a liar. David had an affair. Solomon was too rich. Abraham was too old. David was too young. Peter was afraid of death. Lazarus was dead. John was self-righteous. Naomi was a widow. Paul was a murderer. So was Moses. Jonah ran from God. Miriam was a gossip. Gideon and Thomas both doubted. Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal. Elijah was burned out. John the Baptist was a loudmouth. Martha was a worry-wart. Mary was lazy. Samson had long hair. Noah got drunk. "Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse? So did Peter, Paul -- well, lots of folks did. "But God doesn't require a job interview. He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses, because He's more our Father than our Boss. He doesn't look at financial gain or loss. He's not prejudiced or partial, not judging, grudging, sassy, or brassy, not deaf to our cry, not blind to our need. As much as we try, God's gifts are free. We could do wonderful things for wonderful people and still not be wonderful. Satan says, "You're not worthy." Jesus says, "So what? I AM." Satan looks back and sees our mistakes. God looks back and sees the cross. He doesn't calculate what you did in '78. It's not even on the record. Sure. There are lots of reasons why God shouldn't have called us. But if we are magically in love with Him, if we hunger for Him more than our next breath, He'll use us in spite of who we are, where we've been, or what we look like. I pray that, as believers, we will step out of our limitations into the unlimited nature of who God is. Then our passion for God and our passion to communicate Him will make short work of our limitations."

No matter where you are in your journey today, or how you may have failed in the past, God loves you... and sees what may yet be. May you find hope, grace, a renewed vision, and treasures that don't disappoint.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Sgt. Grant A. Wichmann, USA, KIA Afghanistan 24APR2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[PROCON]

[PROCON]

Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your Name.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

Sgt Grant A Wichmann, USA

Amazing Grace

[Cindy]

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." -from THE BIBLE: Philippians 4:13

Let's Read The Bible: Philippians Chapter 4 (Read More...)

[Cindy]

Post bump.

[Cindy]

May God comfort his family and friends.

[Cindy]

May God comfort his family and friends too with the peace that only He can give.

[Cindy]

Lord,

Hear our prayers.

In Jesus’ Holy Name.
Amen.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks for your prayers for our Fallen, Cindy.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Cindy]

You’re welcome Conor.

I may be a more silent type, but I pray for our troops every day — and for the fallen’s families.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[oldteen]

Good evening everyone and Blessed Lords Day to all!

[Quix]

A FAVORITE GREAT TOPIC.

THANKS.

[Fawnn]

Nightly Prayers for One Nation Under God

Someone has said if Christians really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless.

Did you know that during WWII there was an adviser to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England, its people, and peace? There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America.

If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, and our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation.

If you know anyone else who would like to participate, please pass this along. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have. Please forward this to your praying friends. (You can do so by pinging them to this post, by copy/pasting this in an e-mail, or by sending them this link: http://www.fawnn.com/nightly-prayers-for-one-nation-under-god.)

[mylife]

Gary Heffern~ Passing Through

A man with a lot of demons, But I am glad to say I saw him passing through.

[SevenofNine]

WHOA something up in NYC

mpoppel NY FIRE DEPARTMENT SOURCE SAYS VEHICLE THAT CAUSED TIME SQUARE EVACUATION ALSO HAD PROPANE, BURNED WIRES, GASOLINE

mpoppel NY FIRE DEPT SOURCE SAYS LAW ENFORCEMENT SCOURING TIME SQUARE FOR OTHER POTENTIAL EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

[PROCON]

Hiya Teenie!!

Why do you post when I'm getting ready to crash out?!

See ya soon!