FReeper Canteen ~ Part VII of War in Ancient India ~ August 24, 2004

a Tribute to Hinduism ^ | August 24, 2004 | LaDivaLoca

[The Mayor]

August 24, 2004

Lonely, But Not Alone

Read: John 16:25-33

You will be scattered, each to his own, and will leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. —John 16:32

Bible In One Year: Psalms 116-118; 1 Corinthians 7:1-19

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Her brief note to me spoke volumes. "I am a handicapped person in a wheelchair," she wrote. "I am very lonely even though I know I'm never alone. God is always there. I don't have a lot of people to talk to."

Loneliness has been termed the most desolate word in the English language. It is no respecter of age, race, economic status, or intelligence. Albert Einstein said, "It is strange to be known so universally, and yet to be so lonely."

God made us for intimacy and companionship with others. Even before sin entered the world, He declared that it is not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2:18). That's why many people often feel so empty inside.

Jesus knew loneliness too. He surely must have felt it when His disciples deserted Him (Mark 14:50). The Father's presence more than compensated for this, however. He said, "I am not alone, because the Father is with Me" (John 16:32). That intimacy with the Lord is available to all who put their trust in Him and His Word (14:16-23).

We can lessen our feelings of loneliness by reaching out to others. But even more important, we must reach out to the Lord. He is always with us, and He wants us to fellowship with Him throughout the day. —Dennis De Haan

When we are feeling all alone
And no one seems to care,
We must remember: Jesus said
That He is always there. —Sper

Those who know Jesus are never alone.

[Spotsy]

Thank you for the intro, LaDiva!

I can move like that. No problem. LOL!

[Darksheare]

First thing that came to mind when I saw that pic:
BRAAAaaaains!

[Spotsy]

Good Morning US Vet!
Do you have a little putting green in your office? :)

[Spotsy]

Good Morning Tomkow!
Madonna is gross. ;)

[Spotsy]

BRAAAaaaains!

As in, JK: "if I only had one?" LOL!

How is your cat, Darksheare?

[USVet6792Retired]

I wish, all I have in this office are cubevillians and elves of every sort.

[Old Sarge]

Greetings, Canteeners, Troops,
and All the Ships at Sea!

And like USVet said, it's gonna be a wet one in the Bluegrass today!

Sarge is back in the cubes this morning, after an evening of a sad duty; attending the viewing for the father of one of his soldiers. A good part of the unit showed up, to show support for our bereaved sister-under-arms, who by the time we got there, had the 1,000-yard-stare big time.

The deceased was well-known on the local NASCAR circuit, and was very popular, as judged by the immense crowd of people there. And everyone whom we talked to, said almost the same thing: that they never thought that the young woman would EVER do anything like join the Army, and the change it's wrought in her has been noticable. A bit of good cheer among the sadness.

Anyway, we've got not much else going on today, so let's have a few Personals:

USVET;KJ: Came into work this AM with a thunderstorm chasing me; I hope that's not how the rest of the day goes...

TONKIN: Thanks once again, for the Canteen lights being on for another day!

GALZ: Sorry about my abrupt departure yesterday, but duty did call, after all...

TO MY BRETHREN UNDER ARMS: You've got a big support base, here in the Canteen, and I've have you reminded of that as you go about your duty day!

Sarge will be in the area all day, so Let's Have Fun!

SARGE

[Old Sarge]

Elves?!? Y'all gots elves?

Need a linguist, Top?

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Old Sarge. How's it going?

[Darksheare]

LOL!

Kearen isn't talking to me.
We dosed her with her meds this morning, and she's really upset with me.
But she's at least acting somewhat more energetic than she has been.

[Spotsy]

Good Tuesday Morning Canteen!
Hello Troops at home and abroad!
Salute to our Veterans!
Greetings to your fabulous Families!
Warm Regards to our Allies!

Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice

FREEDOM
is the key to
PEACE and SECURITY

[Spotsy]

Good Morning Sarge.
Condolences to your sister-under-arms.

[Spotsy]

Good Morning E.G.C.
Today promises more "perfect" weather for me.
How is it in your corner?

[Spotsy]

Time to get busy . . .

[Old Sarge]

Morning, EG.

Not much going on...

[USVet6792Retired]

Nah, I speak elvish

[Old Sarge]

{{{{{ SPOTSY! }}}}}

Happy to see you - it's a gray day for a funeral.

[E.G.C.]

Tempertures in the 90's and sunny. Storms possible towards the weekend.

[Spotsy]

:)