Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ KEEPING THE FAITH ~ July 12, 2009

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

KEEPING THE FAITH

The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.

Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.

But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stung with grief and anger. "God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.

Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart. Remember, the next time your little hut is burning to the ground - - it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.

Just when you don't think you can't take anymore ... the Lord steps in. (I'm sure everyone has their own personal testimony)

May God bless you and keep you.

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

[editor-surveyor]

And Blessed Lord’s Day to you too BG!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you, Grammie. How is your puppy? Scared anyone lately? d:o)

[The Mayor]

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July 12, 2009

He Watches Me

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READ: Matthew 10:16-31

Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. —Matthew 10:31

One Sunday morning at church, we sang “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” as a congregational hymn. It was a rare opportunity to give voice to a song usually performed by a soloist.

During the first chorus, I noticed a friend who was weeping so hard that he couldn’t sing. Knowing a bit of what he had been through recently, I recognized his tears as ones of joy at realizing that, no matter what our situation, God sees, knows, and cares for us.

Jesus said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows” (Matt. 10:29-31). The Lord spoke these words to His 12 disciples as He sent them out to teach, heal, and bear witness of Him to “the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (v.6). He told them that even though they would face persecution for His sake, they should not be afraid, even of death (vv.22-26).

When threatening circumstances press us to lose hope, we can find encouragement in the words of this song: “I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free. For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.” We are under His watchful care.

If God sees the sparrow’s fall,
Paints the lilies short and tall,
Gives the skies their azure hue,
Will He not then care for you? —Anon.

When you put your cares in God’s hands, He puts His peace in your heart.
Bible in One Year: Psalms 4-6; Acts 17:16-34

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

Good Lord's Day to you!

[Cindy]

You’re welcome Brad’s Gramma.

May the blessings of the Lord embrace you.

[Dubya]

I am sorry I posted the wrong place. Can you remove them?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Bwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaahhhhhh.......I’ll email you a picture of the third one. She’s on her Nightly Watch for Dems...

[SandRat]

090710-N-4954I-041 BREMERTON, Wash. (July 10, 2009) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class
Gilberto Arambul, from Brownsville, Texas, holds his three-and-a-half month-old
daughter for the first time after the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) returned to
homeport in Bremerton Wash. John C. Stennis is returning after a six-month deployment to the
western Pacific Ocean.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff/Released)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thank you Rus....have a Blessed Lord’s Day!

[Brad’s Gramma]

I can’t, but I wrote the mods...

I also sent you a FRmail. PLEASE don’t worry ‘bout a thing...

[Brad’s Gramma]

THAT is a WONDERFUL picture!!!!!! God bless our Military!!!

[GulfWar1Vet]

Evening all..may you have a blessed day in the Lord!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Hey you!!!! How are you?

Hope you have a wonderful and blessed Lord’s Day!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you, Sand.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord's Day to you, Nana Hope, and thanks for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[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