[Soaring Feather]

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[The Mayor]

February 6, 2007

Spiritual Passion

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READ: Revelation 2:1-7

I have this against you, that you have left your first love. —Revelation 2:4

Why does spiritual passion fade so easily? When we first experience God’s love, we spend hours thinking about Him, studying His Word, and telling others how much He means to us. Then it happens. Our busy schedules slowly dampen our passion. Our longing for Jesus and our study of His character become an occasional glance. Surely the object of our affection hasn’t changed!

The church at Ephesus wrestled with maintaining its spiritual passion. Jesus, through John, wanted to help them restore and maintain their love and zeal for Him. Although He commended this church for their work, Jesus saw that they had abandoned their first love—Him (Rev. 2:4).

The Ephesians had lost their spiritual passion for Jesus. It had become a cold and mechanical orthodoxy. I wonder if they had allowed the stealthy culprit of religion and busyness to enter their hearts. Whatever it was, something had stolen the affection they had once reserved for the Lord.

Have you allowed something to steal your passion? If so, it can be restored and maintained when you consistently remember His amazing love demonstrated at Calvary. Repent of your sinful, unloving attitudes, and out of love for Jesus repeat your "first works" (v.5).

What once was filled with wonder
Lies cold within my heart;
Return, O Lord, that wonder,
And may it not depart. —Sper

Devotion to Jesus is the key to spiritual passion.

Bible in One Year:   Exodus 39-40; Matthew 23:23-39

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evenings thread Ms Feather.

You're just trying to keep me away from my work with this thread aren't ya! Now I gotta go find my funny pics!:)

Btw.....I was trying for 6th.....really I was! LOL

[Tamar1973]

Beware of low flying aircraft!

ROTFLOL!

[TASMANIANRED]

Great thread..

Headder looks wonderful

[Son House]

Very funny, except that car, reminded me of my brother's old Ford, when he loaned it to me, I used the pressure washer on the inside too.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[MoochPooch]

Great photos!

[Tanniker Smith]

G'evening all!

Would've been here sooner, but I was doing something that concerns my wife's naturally brown hair.

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[Professional Engineer]

[Tanniker Smith]

I've had ... uhhhh ... problems posting some pics in the past, so check out this link . . .
. . . if you dare!!!
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/andrew.lipson/escher/relativity-1600.jpg

That's "relativity" -- as in, which way is up. After viewing it, you may not remember any more!
(cue omnious laugh again)
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, ms feather, for today's Canteen Blessing for the Troops.

[Tanniker Smith]

For those that like Optical Illusions.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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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.

[groanup]

[StarCMC]

Great thread idea!! Thanks for tonight's Canteen!

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