Beautiful prayer, .30Carbine. Amen

41 posted on 10/23/2006 4:38:05 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

October 23, 2006

Temporary . . .

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READ: 1 Peter 1:3-9

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials. —1 Peter 1:6

Some things we accomplish in life require intense commitment for a short time—and the result has lifelong value.

Think, for instance, of people who earn a doctorate in their chosen field. Those diligent people set aside other goals and dedicate their time, money, skills, and hard work for a period of time so they can achieve something that in 50 years will still be attached to their names. Temporary intense effort results in a lifetime of honor.

In 1 Peter, the apostle described an exchange of tough times for good results. In this case, Peter was not talking about formal education, though we could call it the school of hard knocks. He was writing about the temporary tough times that come into our lives even though we haven't chosen them, and he indicated that they can have lasting benefit. We rejoice during our trials, not for the trial itself but for the coming glory and honor, which is permanent.

Tough times can bring pain and sadness—and they don't seem to promise any good news at all. But Peter told us to "greatly rejoice" in them (1:6-7). He wanted us to look ahead to the forever joy that is promised—a joy that will help us understand the temporary tough times. —Dave Branon

Be this the purpose of my soul,
My solemn, my determined choice:
To yield to God's supreme control,
And in my every trial rejoice. —Anon.

We can endure this life's trials because of the next life's joys.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 1-2; 1 Timothy 3

42 posted on 10/23/2006 6:12:02 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)

To: The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; lonestar; ...

To All Who Are Serving
Our Country
*THANK YOU*

Good Military Monday To The Finest!

43 posted on 10/23/2006 8:03:04 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)

To: MEG33; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; ..

REST IN PEACE
3 BRAVE SOLDIERS
1 COURAGOUS MARINE
KILLED IN BATTLE
THIS WEEKEND IN IRAQ
OUR HEROES

44 posted on 10/23/2006 8:10:38 AM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

Early come....early go? :D

((((hugs))))

45 posted on 10/23/2006 8:11:30 AM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

Meg that is a wonderful pix of the flag.. I think I will work it up for a thread pledge..

thanks for the lovely post

46 posted on 10/23/2006 8:18:33 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

RIP indeed, thanks Luv

47 posted on 10/23/2006 8:19:02 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Hi Luv!
How are you today? I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Hugs!

48 posted on 10/23/2006 9:02:55 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Good Morning in retun GeeBee!
Yes, I had a wonderful weekend...N'You?
Yes indeed, that photo is a Save As'd Keeper!
(Soldier & Cat.)

49 posted on 10/23/2006 10:22:12 AM PDT by Majie Purple

50 posted on 10/23/2006 10:24:15 AM PDT by Majie Purple

To: The Mayor; Mrs Mayor; DollyCali

I always enjoy seeing folks I'm getting to know here...
what they & theirs look like!
Thanks for posting/sharing.

51 posted on 10/23/2006 10:29:38 AM PDT by Majie Purple

To: DollyCali; The Mayor; Mrs Mayor

I loved the pictures of all of you and your sons,Mayor! Thank you, Dolly.

52 posted on 10/23/2006 10:34:02 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)

Your presentations are always G*o*l*d*e*n!
This one also is gold in color!

53 posted on 10/23/2006 10:34:11 AM PDT by Majie Purple

54 posted on 10/23/2006 10:35:05 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)

Re:Your # 15...I concur! x 2!!

55 posted on 10/23/2006 10:36:19 AM PDT by Majie Purple

To: Purple Mountains Maj; Texas Songwriter

Awwwwww...thanks Sweetie! Hope you enjoyed it. I forgot to ping the song writer to his own song. Hope he listens to it some time anyway.

Texas Songwriter...pinging you to see post #8 I always love posting your tunes. Where is that new CD? :D

56 posted on 10/23/2006 10:39:59 AM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

Nifty Flag painting presentation Meg! Beautiful & Bold!
& Bright to behold!

57 posted on 10/23/2006 10:41:12 AM PDT by Majie Purple

((((Awwww ditto on the Sweetie!))))

58 posted on 10/23/2006 10:44:09 AM PDT by Majie Purple

To: DollyCali; The Mayor; Mrs Mayor; NYTexan

That is totally awesome!!!!! I am hoping when I take a trip to Buffalo next August that I will have the privilege of meeting those two wonderful people, too!!!

59 posted on 10/23/2006 10:48:25 AM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

well, keep us in the loop.. I always look for an opportunity to get to Niagara & to be with FReeper FRiends

It is about 3+ hours only for me

60 posted on 10/23/2006 11:02:39 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

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