FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ When You Need to be Refreshed and Renewed ~ Feb 5 2006

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

 

 

Prayer for When You Need to be Refreshed and Renewed

Lord, many of us are like gale-beaten ships, arriving at last at a calm and sheltered cove.

Our lines are frayed from incessant tension.

Our sails are battered by sudden gusts of unexpected hardships...

Our spars are broken where we were unable to withstand the force of temptations.

Our decks are soaked, having been awash with the tears of worry and doubt.

Refit us as we draw close to you in this quiet moment.

Restore us with renewed courage that we each may set sail again,
as stout ships able to head high into the wind and hold our course.

We thank you that we can set our hearts like sextants upon you
and navigate even perilous, uncharted seas with confidence
because you are our North Star: absolute, constant and dependable.

Amen

[Kathy in Alaska]

Now THAT is a rose! Thanks men in the Military and the Canteen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Beautiful graphic, Lady J....our soldiers care!

[trussell]

Well...he mentioned Bob Dylan in his request...so I thought maybe he would enjoy both. :)

How is your day? I am impatiently waiting for the game. I thought the Super Bowl was usually played around 1 pm?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Tonkin, for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, GB, and Booboo, too. Super Bowl is coming. LOL! Thanks for the prayer graphic for our troops.

[StarCMC]

LOL -- I think the game starts at around 6:30 pm CST (7:30 for you)

[E.G.C.]

Music bump.

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

So glad to hear that the Home Detachment made it home safe and sound. What a trip! Thanks, Sarge, for the update on activities. Enjoy your Super Bowl Day. ((HUGS)) God speed if I miss you before your departure.

[EGPWS]

Good tunes T!!!

Ask trussell and receive! ; )

They are good tunes.

[Susannah]

Thanks for posting "Oh Happy Day". I haven't heard that in a long time.

Also, thanks for helping me out by posting the Wild Orchid song I requested yesterday.

[trussell]

Hi E.G.C.
Hugs!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afaternoon, t. ((HUGS)) The Heart *sniff*

Out of the mouths of babes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Hope, for today's Faithmouse Pledge. Welcome home, AfghanMan. Thanks to you and Penguin Girl for helping keep all of us free and safe.

[trussell]

I torture myself looking for the perfect post. I bawl as I read through the choices.

Hugs!

[StarCMC]

She is a good DJ!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mayor, for today's sustenance for body and soul.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Sunday, Aeronaut. Are you flying yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Sand, for today's verses.

[EGPWS]

She is a good DJ!!

Don't tell me, tell the unappreciative! ; )

[StarCMC]

I doubt they'd listen! LOL!!!!

But you and I know the truth!!

;o)