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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-03-06....Military Monday
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 07/02/2006 6:12:41 PM PDT by The Mayor

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1 posted on 07/02/2006 6:12:47 PM PDT by The Mayor
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...

July 3, 2006

Becoming Useful

READ: John 5:19-23

The Son can do nothing of Himself. —John 5:19

Jesus was fully God, yet He was fully man. As a man, His power, wisdom, and grace flowed not from His divine nature but from His utter dependence on God. “The Son can do nothing of Himself,” He said (John 5:19). How much did Jesus do apart from God? Nothing!

Jesus always depended on His Father. Luke reports that as news of Jesus’ ministry spread, “Great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by Him of their infirmities. So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed” (Luke 5:15-16). He knew He needed those quiet times to restore His soul.

What’s done in secret is what matters. It’s during those quiet times that we, like Jesus, are shaped and molded and made into people that God can put to His intended use.

“But,” you say, “I’m in a place where I can’t be useful.” Perhaps you feel that circumstances limit you drastically. Illness, financial problems, a difficult boss or co-worker, or an uncooperative family member seem to conspire against you. Whatever your situation, use it to grow closer to the Savior.

Learn to have utter dependence on the Father, just as Jesus did. Leave it up to God to make you useful in whatever way He sees fit. David H. Roper

O that my life may useful be
As I serve Jesus faithfully;
And may the world see Christ in me—
This is my earnest prayer.  —Hess

The measure of your usefulness is the measure of your faithfulness.

2 posted on 07/02/2006 6:15:42 PM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess; dollycali;The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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gator girl........................husband
severa............husband, brother
Maigrey.........................cousin
mystery-ak...........son, husband
Gogrammy.................grandson
Inspectorette.......................son
deadhead.......................cousin
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave........niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin............niece's husband
sneakers..........................son
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater.......cousin
WaterDragon............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
BeforeISleep.....................son
kimmie7......................brother
Armymarinemom..........3 sons
american_ranger...............son
LadyX.......................grandson
fawn796......................nephew
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady....................nephew
Spruce......................daughter
Bykrbayb..........................son
Leofl.................................son
chena...............................son
Hope and Glory..................son
Philman_36.............2 nephews
bjcintennessee........son, niece
TheMayor...............friends'son
Doug from Upland.......soninlaw
homeschoolmama........nephew
ariamne...................2 cousins
mhking.........................cousin
gonzo...................friend's son
visualops......................cousin
auboy..........................cousin
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
ProudAFDad......................son
Alouette.............................son
Katydidnt...........................son
Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.............cousin
PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7..................husband
Q6-God..................twin brother
Q6-God....................active duty
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne..........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells....................active duty
LongCut...................active duty
cjk...........................active duty
Trish........................active duty
ODC-GIRL................active duty
AF_Blue...................active duty
Notwithstanding........active duty
thumperusn..............active duty
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx...................active duty
Old Sarge.................active duty
CGblue.....................active duty
bigghurtt...................active duty
frankiep....................active duty
veeceeque................active duty
JRios1968................active duty
NoLongerFreeState...active duty
CMS........................active duty
AlaskaErik............Active duty
OhioWfan................................son
ladtx..................................2 sons
Its_me_K.E.T.........................son
Hostel............................cousin
MozartLover...........son, nephew
ak_daddoo........................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
cookcounty.............................son
Himyar....................................son
SpookBrat........................nephew
SpookBrat........................cousin
boxerblues........................2 sons
the piper..............................son
Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend
JimRobinson...............2 nephews
TexKat.......................son, step-son
StarCMC.............................brother
Consort........................2 daughters
Consort.......................son-in-law
Darheel...............................niece
Donaeus...........................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe........................son
Repubmommy........................brother
AgThorn................................2 sons
kneezles.................................son
RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby
Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..............niece
Sunflowergal....................grandson
mrstank..............................husband
MrsMike31........................husband
spotbust1............................husband
campfollower............................fiance
LUV W........................................son
painter...................................nephew
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
Walkenfree................2 grandsons
Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews
Walkenfree..................granddaughter
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
Skimask.....................................son
Palladin...............................grandson
MississippyMuddy...................sister
MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews
Kramster...............................stepson
Socratic.............................nephew
Jemian...................................son
freema.......................nephew, son
Azbushgal..............................son
kimmykay.................................son
right2parent..............................son
NavySEAL F-16........................son
Ike..........................................son
repubmom...............................son
wolfcreek..........................daughter
JesseJane ...........................cousin
Roses0508..............................son
pmmd81..................................son
GodBlessUSA......................cousin
SoldiersPrayingMom.................son
WakeUpandVote..................brother
Skyraider.................................son
CyberAnt...........................nephew
mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin
Jen's Mom........................daughter
Meg33.............................grandson
911angelady........................2 sons
Nadine...............................nephew
U S Army EOD.................daughter
weldgophardline.......................son
jrushing....................................son
thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law
JFC..................................nephew
Earthdweller......................nephew
Scubachick.......................husband
ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw
Anthem............................2 cousins
meanie monster .........family friend
PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews
sageb1..........3 cousins
Tarheel..........Cousin







3 posted on 07/02/2006 6:18:11 PM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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Thank all of you for your service and may God bless you all!


4 posted on 07/02/2006 6:18:58 PM PDT by markedmannerf ("Borders, Language and Culture")
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To: markedmannerf

Amen! Thank you for coming by..


5 posted on 07/02/2006 6:19:55 PM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor; All

***
To All Who Are Serving Our Country



*THANK YOU*

6 posted on 07/02/2006 6:43:00 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33
Hey Meg, that pic looks familiar.. : )
7 posted on 07/02/2006 6:48:19 PM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor; Texas Songwriter; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; ...
REMEMBERING OUR TROOPS
ON THIS 4TH OF JULY!
[CLICK ON PICTURE]
LESS IS MORE
JEFF RUSSELL


8 posted on 07/02/2006 7:09:24 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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To: The Mayor

Good evening Rus! Hope you had a wonderful weekend, and continue to have a great 4th of July holiday.

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.

We must be useful if we are His.


9 posted on 07/02/2006 7:19:26 PM PDT by luvie ("Rather than mourning those who have died, we should thank God that such men lived.")
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To: LUV W

Hi Luv W..
I'm in Massachusetts with my Grandmother..


10 posted on 07/02/2006 7:28:16 PM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

11 posted on 07/02/2006 8:02:02 PM PDT by Billie
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To: The Mayor; Billie; All

Happy Independence Day Week to all on the Finest.

God bless this great country, and may He continue to hold Israel in the palm of His hand.


12 posted on 07/02/2006 8:10:38 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Get right with God....eternity is a long time.....)
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To: The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; lonestar; ...


*HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!*

Thank You To All Who Serve Or Have Served Our Country

13 posted on 07/02/2006 8:52:35 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: All; The Mayor; TPartyType; michigander; ST.LOUIE1; Billie; Mama_Bear; Alamo-Girl; MEG33; ...
Toby Keith singing:"Courtesy Of The Red;White And Blue"


Look Y'all my 1st properly constructed song link! After practicing via The HTML Sand Box & Freepmail tips! Thanks All!


THANKS!...LOVE! & PRAYERS! goin' out & up for The Troops!

14 posted on 07/02/2006 10:18:17 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

Good job, Maj!


15 posted on 07/02/2006 10:20:33 PM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage)
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To: Mama_Bear

Thanks M B!
Love ya lots!


16 posted on 07/02/2006 10:26:01 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: The Mayor

LOL I have to open pictures one at a time or I would never get the thread to load.. Posting a graphic for me takes time so I had not looked! I just clicked on your pledge and see we both love this picture! ;)


17 posted on 07/02/2006 10:31:22 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

Applause, maj!


18 posted on 07/02/2006 10:32:33 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33

Thanks much, dear Meg!


19 posted on 07/02/2006 10:33:52 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Billie; All
Have A Happy Fourth Of July!

20 posted on 07/02/2006 11:15:40 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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