FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ WHY DO WE STILL HAVE SCARS? ~ October 12, 2008

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

 

WHY DO WE STILL HAVE SCARS?

One of the greatest truths we can know in life is that God is always able and willing to forgive us for our shortcomings. All we have to do is ask for His forgiveness. And if God is willing, then we too, should forgive ourselves. Yet one of the greatest ironies concerning forgiveness is that the painful memories the scars of our past remain with us. We may wonder, "What's the sense in receiving forgiveness if the scars from the painful memory remain?" Maybe the question should be, "What goes through your mind when you are confronted with the scars of your forgiven past."

The answer to this question is found in Zephaniah 3:17, "The Lord your God is with you; His power gives you victory. The Lord will take delight in you, and in His love He will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you." It is God's desire to rejoice over you with pride!

A minister humorously explained it like this: A proud parent always carries a picture of his child in his wallet and when given the opportunity will happily show the picture to anyone. So it is with God. God loves us so much and is so proud of us that He too, in a sense, carries a picture of us in His wallet and will gladly show it for any angel to see. I know that it is a funny notion to think that God really carries a wallet, but the minister used this exaggeration to illustrate the fact that God has caring thoughts about us. Zephaniah takes us a step further and says that when God looks upon us, He is so overcome by joy that He sings over us, the same way a mother sings over her newborn baby.

So what goes through your mind when you are confronted by the scars of past mistakes for which you have already received God's forgiveness? Instead of becoming sad and condemning yourself, take it as an opportunity to rejoice in the fact that God has forgiven you. Allow the scars of life to remind you that God is indeed rejoicing over you and is willing to empower you to live a life of joy and forgiveness. Allow the scars of your forgiven past to remind you that you are now the "apple of God's eye." Allow the scars of your past to be a spring board for you to rejoice in what God wants to do with your life in the here and now. And if you will listen closely enough, you will hear Him joyfully sing over you.

LT Patrick Sturm, CHC, USNR

 

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October 12, 2008

Life According To Plumb

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READ: Psalm 119:9-16

Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. —Psalm 119:11

Charlie Riggs has been called “the man behind Billy Graham.” For nearly 40 years, Riggs was the director of counseling and follow-up for Mr. Graham’s evangelistic meetings. In his counselor training classes, Charlie taught thousands of people the basic principles of how to live for Christ and share their faith with others.

At Charlie’s 90th birthday celebration, many tributes mentioned his lifelong practice of memorizing Scripture. His goal was not merely to know the Bible, but to know Christ and live by His Word.

Charlie followed Psalm 119:9-11, “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word. . . . Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” He likened the Scriptures to “plumb bobs” for his heart. Like the weight that holds a builder’s plumb line straight and true, these divine principles never change, no matter what the circumstances. He sought to measure his own thoughts, feelings, and behavior by God’s Word, not the other way around.

Charlie Riggs’ life was quiet and steady behind the scenes. His example challenges us today to hide God’s Word in our hearts and let it guide our lives. Charlie demonstrated what it means to live according to plumb.

The Bible will transform our lives
And turn us from our sin,
If we will read it and obey
God’s principles within. —Sper

The Bible: Know it in your head, stow it in your heart, show it in your life, sow it in the world.

Bible in One Year: Psalm 119

[MeekMom]

Great message Russ

[MeekMom]

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

[brushcop]

Hey Kathy,

Very mild here but poor Galveston (Bolivar Penninsula) was decimated, heavy loss of life but order was restored and they are in the process of cleaning up, prayers for them all.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for the update....just seeing the pictures of the land scoured of most homes, and knowing so many chose to stay...the outcome had to be bad. Glad order has been restored and clean up goes forward. Prayers for all of them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[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

[Poetgal26]

Everyone can I ask you to pray for me please and for the rest of my pregnancy
I am hurting tonight, I have been for a while now.
I can’t get comfy and relax any, can’t sit for long periods, cause it feels like my ribs are pushed up into my chest. I am going to lay down and get some sleep.

Apart of me thinks I am going to give birth to this Angel before Thanksgiving.

Thank you and I appreciate it!

[MEG33]

Isaiah 41:10
~Fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God;
I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea,
I will uphold thee with the right hand of my
righteousness.~

Wishing The Canteen And All Who Serve Our Country
A Blessed Lord's Day

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mahalia Jackson ~ The 23rd Psalm

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids

[luvie]

Beautiful, Megs! Just gorgeous! I love Autumn!

[MeekMom]

Evenin' Luvy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayer request from Poetgal26.....

Everyone can I ask you to pray for me please and for the rest of my pregnancy. I am hurting tonight, I have been for a while now. I can’t get comfy and relax any, can’t sit for long periods, cause it feels like my ribs are pushed up into my chest. I am going to lay down and get some sleep.

Apart of me thinks I am going to give birth to this Angel before Thanksgiving.

Thank you and I appreciate it!

[luvie]

Prayers for you and your baby and the rest of your family.

Dear God, please let this baby be born healthy and that her/his
mom gets some rest before hand so she will have the energy
for the task at hand when the time comes.

God bless all of you!

[luvie]

How adorable! Hope your Autumn has been pleasant and
peaceful!

I also hope you sleep well tonight! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for you, your family, and the new little one.