FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ November 28 2004

militaryliving.com/chaplain.html ^ | Chaplain (Capt.) Mitch Tulloss

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WHEN GOD CAN'T BE FOUND

The Bible introduces Job as being both spiritually and financially rich. In terms of godliness, he was a role model. He lacked nothing in terms of finances.
He had everything going his way.
Job was sitting on top of the world.

Everything was going well for Job, but suddenly came the storm. He lost cattle, servants and children. Overnight he was broke and lonely. If that was not enough, Job lost his main supporter 'Äì His wife. When he needed her the most, she lost faith and tried to get Job to curse God and die.
To her, Job was better off dead.

In spite of the sudden tribulations, Job felt that he would be all right because he knew God.
He knew that when everybody else
failed him and let hem down,
he could call on God.
So Job did just that.

I believe that it was here that Job felt most frustrated and let down. When he needed God the most, he could not seem to find him. Job searched and searched, but could not find God. He did not see Him on the right nor the left.
He found him not in front nor behind him.

What do you do when you can't find God?

I believe Job learned three life-changing lessons
in his search for an Omnipresent God.

1. Know that God knows where you are. Realize that the most important issue is not you knowing exactly where God is and what He is doing. What is more important is knowing that God knows where you are and what you are going through.

God knows about your pain. He knows about your insecurities and loneliness. He knows about your losses and the emptiness those losses have left. If He knows your problems, surely He knows the answer.

2. Know that God is working on you. Although Job did not fully understand all thing, he did understand his trials as a working process that God would use to make him better. As long as we don't give up, God will use even traumatical experiences to make us richer in faith and in understanding of Him. "So we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience and patience, experience; and experience hope..." (Rm 5:3,4).

3. Know that God will bring you through. Job declared, "I shall come forth as gold." He knew that it would not always be dark. "Weeping may endure for a night. But joy cometh in the morning," says the Psalmist (Ps. 30:5). We must share the confidence of Job in knowing that if God allows us to get into anything, He will surely bring us out of it. When we come out, we won't be the same. So the next time you face a test, look at it as an opportunity to grow in faith and in the knowledge of your God.

Chaplain (Capt.) Mitch Tulloss

 

 

 

 

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Guest Military Chaplain Service


Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military. Prayers from all denominations are needed.

                                          


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From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners . . .

. . . Lord, please continue to protect our Troops.

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.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.

[AZamericonnie]

knowing that tribulation worketh patience and patience, experience; and experience hope..." (Rm 5:3,4).

I have come to rely & look forward to the chaplain's words. Thanks Tonk.

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning, Tonkin. Thank you Military men and Canteen men for the lovely flowers.

[HopeandGlory]

Thank you for opening the door Tonk.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Beautiful graphic and scripture.

Thank You

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"I have come to rely & look forward to the chaplain's words."

I do also

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Your Welcome Your Highness

[MeekMom]

Hi Tonkin. Hi FReepers.
I hope everyone is doing well this evening.
I want to say a special prayer for our troops.
May the Lord Jesus give our troops safety skill and speed in their duties. May He be the calm in their hearts when times are tough. May the Lord forgive us of our sins. Help us win this war and bring our troops home as soon as possible.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Thank You Jesus.

[luvie]

How 'bout a hot cupa--if coffee isn't your thing!

[luvie]

I always love reading your blessings! They are beautiful!

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AMEN

[luvie]

Thanks for the beautiful flowers that you provide for everyone every day! Thanks for all you do for our service men and women!

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"How 'bout a hot cupa--if coffee isn't your thing!"

You mean there are other drinks for breakfast?

When did this start? LOL