Posted on 09/02/2006 5:10:53 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Good evening Mr. Tonkin. Thanks for tonight's thread!
I recently tried to explain this to a fellow FReeper, but she was blind, and could not see.
Hi Tonkin
Thank you for Sunday Chapel!
Thanks for the thread and ping, Tonk.
September 3, 2006
READ: Colossians 3:22-25
Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. Colossians 3:23 Most Christians are not engaged in professional ministry. They dont preach or sing or work for an evangelistic agency. Their time between Sundays is spent doing jobs that dont seem to have value for the spread of the gospel. Therefore, some believers may view themselves as second-class disciples.
That may have been the way some members of the church in Colosse regarded themselves. Paul addressed an erroneous viewpoint of secular work when he wrote, Obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, . . . in sincerity of heart, fearing God (Col. 3:22).
You see, if Gods purposes in this world are to be fulfilled, we need a structured society with all its indispensable activities. The people we work for are servants of the Lord Jesus Christ. Whether they know it or not, our employers are carrying out Gods good purposes. As long as the assigned task is not sinful or unethical, when we serve those who rule over us we are serving the Lord.
So lets view our daily workwhatever it isas an extension of Gods work in the world. As we do so, well find there is no better place to spread the good news of salvation than right where God has placed us.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 140-142; 1 Corinthians 14:1-20
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep safe children, Alouette.
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops they're fighting for our Freedom.
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.
Prayers going up.
That prayer is so sweet Kathy, and I agree.
Good Lord's Day to you LadyP. Any issues with Ernesto for you?
Amen, and thank you for your prayer for my son, as well as all of our troops serving in dangerous places.
Is there anyway to obtain this graphic, or find a plaque of it?.
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