FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ THE REAL MEANING OF PEACE ~ 30 March 08

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

THE REAL MEANING OF PEACE

There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them

One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering mountains all around. Overhead was a blue sky fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.

The other picture had mountains too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell, and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall.

This did not look peaceful at all. But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest ...perfect peace.

Which picture do you think won the prize? The King chose the second picture. Do you know why? "Because," explained the King, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace."

 

[Brad’s Gramma]

Dear Lord, Living in close proximity as we do, You know our tempers
flash sometimes and we hurt other people with thoughtless words or
actions. Give us the courage to go back later and try to heal the injury
that we caused. Lord, You are the Great Healer. In healing our injuries
help us recall that Your healing and forgiveness have no limits. Then
help us to ask forgiveness have no limits. Then help us to ask
forgiveness and forgive freely as many times a day as we need to. Amen.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
In Your Holy Name, Amen!

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
In Your Holy Name, Amen!

[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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.

                                          


Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Click on the pic and enjoy today's Guest Military Chaplain Service





Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.

                                          


Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

[The Mayor]

March 30, 2008

The Richness Of Humility

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READ: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. —1 Corinthians 3:7

She lived out spiritual humility, yet she had much on a human level to be proud of. As an author of over 70 books and a translator of many others into Afrikaans, Annalou Marais had much cause to brag—but she was more concerned about honoring Christ than advancing herself. She worked behind the scenes of the Bible conference, doing a servant’s tasks with a smiling face and a joyful heart. It would have been natural for her to desire, and even deserve, the spotlight. Instead, she quietly served, joyfully weeping as God worked in people’s hearts. It was an impressive humility, because it was completely genuine.

I have heard it said, “It is amazing what can be accomplished when we don’t care who gets the credit.” This is certainly true of Christian service. Paul told the church at Corinth, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase” (1 Cor. 3:6-7). Paul had learned that great lesson of the servant’s heart, as Annalou has learned—it’s entirely about God. What we do is accomplished by His power and grace, and all the glory must go to Him. It was a lesson in humility watching Annalou, and one that reminded me of the richness of serving God. 

God often uses lowly things
His purpose to fulfill,
Because it takes a humble heart
To carry out His will.  —D. De Haan

Pride and grace cannot dwell in the same place.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 36–38

[ConorMacNessa]

God Bless and Protect our Troops!

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we've been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we'd first begun.

Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we've been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we'd first begun.

[Poetgal26]

Good evening/morning/afternoon all

[PROCON]

Evening!!

[SandRat]

Psa 85:10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each other].

Psa 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

Psa 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

[AZamericonnie]

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace

[Poetgal26]

Amen, I luv that prayer!

[PROCON]

Nice seeing you again, how’s the boy and family?!

[Poetgal26]

Thanks Pro, U too hun, he is good in bed for the night and the family is well, ty...and hope yours is well too

[TASMANIANRED]

Amen .

[PROCON]

Excellent, BTW, my tagline is to tease FReepers, my daughter (Hilary) just turned 18 and is a conservative! Hee, hee!

[Poetgal26]

Cool deal...Happy belated b day to your daugther

[Cindy]

"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." -from THE BIBLE: James 4:10

Read THE BIBLE Online (Click Here.)

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CHUCK BALDWIN.com: "HE IS RISEN" by Chuck Baldwin (March 21, 2008) (Read More...)

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[GulfWar1Vet]

Thank you for the Sunday thread!