Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT ~ August 10, 2008

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT

Just a children's song remembered from a Sunday School class long ago: "Red and yellow, black and white; they are precious in his sight; Jesus loves the little children of the world." But it expresses a profound truth. One that might change the world if we took it seriously. Sort of like the lesson in the poem a friend sent me yesterday. It's worth more than a second reading. It may reveal ... or remind you... of more truth than you expect!

"We pray for the children who put chocolate fingers everywhere, who like to be tickled, who stomp in mud puddles and ruin their new pants, who sneak Popsicles before supper, who erase holes in their Math workbooks, who can never find their shoes.

"And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire, who've never squeaked across the floor in new sneakers, who never "counted potatoes," who are born in places we wouldn't be caught dead, who never go to the circus, who live in an X rated world.

"We pray for children who bring sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions, who sleep with the dog and bury goldfish, who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money, who cover themselves with Band-Aids and sing off-key, who squeeze toothpaste all over the sink, who slurp their soup.

"And we pray for those who never get dessert, who watch their parents watch them die, who have no safe blanket to drag behind, who can't find any bread to steal, who don't have any rooms to clean up, whose pictures aren't on anyone's dressers, whose monsters are real.

"We pray for children who spend all their allowance before Tuesday, who throw tantrums in the grocery store, who pick at their food, who like ghost stories, who shove dirty clothes under the bed and never rinse out the tub, who get visits from the Tooth Fairy, who don't like to be kissed in front of the car pool, who squirm in church and scream on the phone, whose tears we sometimes laugh at, and whose smiles can make us cry.

"And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime, who will eat anything, who have never seen a dentist, who aren't spoiled by anybody, who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep, who live and move but have no being.

"We pray for children who want to be carried, and for those who must; for those we never give up on, and for those who don't get a chance; for those we smother, and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer."

The author is anonymous. The message is timeless. Like the account recorded long ago by an observer who recalled: "At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, 'Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' Then Jesus called a little child to him... and said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest... (And) Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.'" (Matthew. 18:1-5)

It's not just another activity for paid staff. It shapes what we - and our world - are already becoming. Partners, anyone?

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[PROCON]

Evening Brad’s Gramma and thanks for tonight’s thread!!

[PROCON]

Hi Mrs. Nooseman,what’s up with you and your’s?!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Hi Procon.

Not much.Just hanging out with the family and FReeping.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[PROCON]

I’ll be you had a fun time in Germany, did you see eveyone you wanted to?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Beautiful Pledge, Nana Hope.....good Lord’s Day to you.

[gonzo]

"... Dear God: I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman, Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman Feel alone or forgotten..."

Gog Bless you, Gram, and Amen ............... FRegards

[PROCON]

Hi Ma!!

I see you've had a productive but wet day!!

[gonzo]

"... Dear God: I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman, Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman Feel alone or forgotten..."

God Bless you, Gram, and Amen ............... FRegards

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Grammie, for today's Sunday Chapel.

[gonzo]

"...Gog Bless you, Gram, and Amen

I wish I could type ... FRegards

[Kathy in Alaska]

To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Lord's Prayer

[SandRat]

Mat 19:13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put [his] hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

Mat 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Mat 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and [that] he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, Mrs.N. ((HUGS)) Hope you had a good day. Mostly rain here, but no complaints.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, lauren...thank you for our National Anthem.

[MEG33]

Almighty and eternal God, Protect our soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home safely to the people who love them and to the gratitude of the American people..We ask this through Christ our Lord.

TO OUR VETERANS, THOSE IN
THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES
*THANK YOU*

~Wishing The Canteen A Blessed Lord's Day~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello there, Late....it has been a productive day. And the rain was nice...the sun is just now trying to come out.

You and Zach do anything exciting today?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mahalia Jackson ~ The 23rd Psalm