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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ ON A GOOD DAY"~ June 22, 2008
The Canteen Crew ^ | June 21, 2008 | Serving the Best Troops in the WORLD!

Posted on 06/21/2008 5:17:27 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma


 
 

 

 


 


ON A GOOD DAY





Our worth is tested every day. We are given the choice of being nice to people or uncharitable. We are given the choice of doing our work as well as we can or of goofing off. Some days it seems the tests are harder than on others, but every day brings with it some kind of test. Even the really good days!

To have everything go wonderfully for us, to feel like a million dollars, to have one of those days when nothing and nobody can upset us, they are days when we might think we don't need God. And so we pay Him little attention. MISTAKE! BIG MISTAKE! We must never forget our good days are God's gifts to give us a breather, a taste of heaven.

"Make no mistake about this," writes St. James, "Every genuine benefit comes from above, descending from the Father of the heavenly luminaries." Good days are made in heaven. Be sure to thank God for them.

CDR Gary Simons, CHC, USN

 

 


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1 posted on 06/21/2008 5:17:27 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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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, help me to walk with
you all through today.
Give me today
something of the wisdom that was in your words.
something of the love that was in your heart.
something of the help that was in your hands.
Give me today
something of your patience with people,
something of your ability to bear slights and insults and bitterness
without resentment,
something of your ability to forgive.
Help me to live in such a way today that others may know that I began
the day with you, and that I am walking with you, however dimly, others
may see you in me. Amen.

2 posted on 06/21/2008 5:17:47 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Hi.


3 posted on 06/21/2008 5:18:56 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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To: SandRat

Hi SandRat....Happy Lord’s Day!

I was thinking of you today....you & a couple of other AZ buds, wondering HOW DO you put up w/this heat everyday?


4 posted on 06/21/2008 5:19:59 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: SandRat

Hi back to ya!


5 posted on 06/21/2008 5:20:15 PM PDT by PROCON (No more politics, I promise!)
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To: Brad's Gramma
Hello there and thank you so much for tonight's thread!

You staying cool?

6 posted on 06/21/2008 5:21:00 PM PDT by PROCON (No more politics, I promise!)
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To: PROCON

Trying to! Hey, at least we have air conditioning....unlike MANY others!!!

HAPPY Lord’s Day, PROCON!!!


7 posted on 06/21/2008 5:22:24 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: Brad's Gramma; xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; MoJo2001; StarCMC; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; ...
Please enjoy today's Guest Military Chaplain’s lesson.






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!

8 posted on 06/21/2008 5:23:21 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I’m heading back downstairs......see ya later!!


9 posted on 06/21/2008 5:26:01 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: Brad's Gramma
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

* * * * * * * * * * * *

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.


10 posted on 06/21/2008 5:27:21 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: Brad's Gramma; brushcop; All

11 posted on 06/21/2008 5:27:55 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: sneakers; vigilante2; Jade Falcon; Laurita; txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; KB4W; ...
Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 



12 posted on 06/21/2008 5:29:28 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Brad's Gramma
Good evening, BG.

Good evening, everyone.

13 posted on 06/21/2008 5:33:35 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Teachers open the door. It's up to you to enter.)
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To: Brad's Gramma

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace


14 posted on 06/21/2008 5:39:01 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: Brad's Gramma

Thank you for this evenings thread Gramma & a blessed Lord’s day to you! *Hugs*


15 posted on 06/21/2008 5:39:47 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: Brad's Gramma

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

June 22, 2008
No Gripping
Do all things without complaining and disputing. —Philippians 2:14

During my first week of Bible college, we had several days of orientation in which we were given a rule book to study. Several days later, during a meeting to discuss those rules, one student stood up and asked, “What is ‘no gripping’? And why is it against the rules?”

He was referring to a statement in the rule book he had misread. Instead of “gripping,” it read “griping”—complaining or grumbling.

A rule against griping is perfectly understandable. The cancer of a complaining spirit can undermine the spiritual and emotional health of an individual and can infect an entire group. This can result in discontent, frustration, and even rebellion.

Moses heard griping among God’s people a mere 3 days after leading them from slavery into freedom (Ex. 15:24). Centuries later, Samuel felt the weight of griping as he sought to represent God to his generation (1 Sam. 8:4-9).

A complaining spirit can destroy the effectiveness of a church too. Paul wrote to the church at Philippi, “Do all things without complaining and disputing” (Phil. 2:14).

We need to avoid a complaining spirit when serving Christ. Instead, rejoice and thank God for all He has done! No griping allowed.

When things go wrong, I would not be a grumbler,
Complaining, seeing everything as grim;
For when I think of how the Lord has blessed me,
I cannot help but give my praise to Him. —Hess

When you feel like griping, start counting your blessings.


Bible in One Year: Psalms 72–74


16 posted on 06/21/2008 5:47:06 PM PDT by The Mayor ( In GodÂ’s works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you Kathy, good work as always, I knew you could, I knew you could! God bless our Troops always.


17 posted on 06/21/2008 5:56:50 PM PDT by brushcop (B-Co. 2/69 3rd ID, we remember SSG Harrison Brown & PVT Andrew Simmons)
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To: All

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)


18 posted on 06/21/2008 5:57:01 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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Psa 92:1 [[A Psalm [or] Song for the sabbath day.]] [It is a] good [thing] to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

Nah 1:7 The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.


19 posted on 06/21/2008 6:01:24 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Brad's Gramma

We’re Desert Rats and Love it.


20 posted on 06/21/2008 6:02:52 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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