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To: Aquamarine; beachn4fun; Billie; Diver Dave; DollyCali; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; jaycee; JustAmy; ...

The Corpsman’s Prayer


Lord, As I embark upon this path that you,
in your infinite wisdom, have set before me, I pray
that you will guide my hand, my heart and my mind.
Keep me faithful to my oath, always aware of the
seriousness of my duties, and above all the sacredness
of life. Let me not be a glory seeker, but rather a servant,
as You the Great Physician to whom all Glory belongs, served
even us. Help me face the trials before me, death of those I
come to love, and personal disappoinments without losing heart
or faith. May I place first the welfare of those entrusted to my
care, and self last. Above all Lord, protect me from my pride, for
there is nothing I can do through what skill I may possess that is
not in your will that it be done.
Amen


Lamh Foistenach Abu!
1,922 posted on 01/18/2009 12:01:54 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: Mama_Bear; MEG33; jaycee; gardengirl; yorkie; OESY; Kitty Mittens; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; ...




Graphic by MamaBear in 2004

Far Beneath The Bitter Snows

I have known the blast of cold that long winter of discontent,
Deep has blown the icy wind the dark of night has sent.
But from underneath the frost grew forth a tiny seed,
Reaching for the suns warm rays crying out with need.

Give me sunshine, or I die please melt my freezing heart,
Restore the hope of spring again to break the chill apart.
Pour your love into my soul to make my life grow strong,
My Lord, You were raised to bring the spring lift me up, where You belong.

I will bloom where you are planted
Your purity to know,
As You unfurl Your love
A rose to rise within the snow.

~Derry's Heart Poems~


1,929 posted on 01/18/2009 12:26:13 PM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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