Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ GIVING IT ALL YOU’VE GOT ~ March 7, 2010

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

GIVING IT ALL YOU’VE GOT

Ever hear the expression "Giving it the whole nine yards"? Do you happen to know where it comes from? I used to think it was a sports term. "Not so" say several experts. But here seem to be at least two schools of thought on the phrase's origin. Both seem plausible. I'll let you decide.

One explanation says that it's an expression from the construction trade. A full truck load, according to this rationale, will dump nine cubic yards of sand or gravel at your work site. In such a case, I suppose the expression would imply doing a job completely or thoroughly.

A second explanation claims that the term came from World War II fighter pilots in the South Pacific. When arming their planes on the ground, the .50 caliber machine gun ammunition belts measured exactly 27 feet. Thus, if a pilot fired all his ammo at a target, it got "the whole nine yards." In that context, the expression would mean using every resource at our disposal.

Either way, giving something "the whole nine yards" effectively means "giving it all you've got" or "stretching to reach a goal." But what's the motivation? Why expend that much effort or resources? Sure, we can easily understand how that might apply to special projects or circumstances. But to a daily routine? As a way of life? What's the payoff?

Well, according to Philip Reed, former chairman of the board for General Electric, it's satisfaction and a sense of making a difference. In his observation, those people who seem both to give and to get the most out of life have two things in common. First, they do whatever they're doing "all out." Whether it's work or play, dull or boring, little or big. They aren't necessarily flashy or compulsive about it. They've just made a habit of being satisfied only with their best effort.

The second thing he says such people have in common is "the rather special satisfaction, the deep-down joy" they get out of being able to help other people. Just to be able to do a little something extra for a friend, client, patient, or even a complete stranger. For these people, it's a most rewarding experience.

Such behavior, in my opinion, is far more than just a habit. It's personal growth and maturity. When I was young, for example, I used to think of holidays, birthdays, and such as the opportunity to GET things. Now, I get far more pleasure out of giving, especially to my children and those I love. I think that's what the Apostle Paul was talking about in chapter 13 of his first letter to the Corinthians -- the "love chapter" of the Bible. The King James version translates the word as "charity." But, no matter how you translate it, Paul gives us a pretty accurate description of maturity.

If "giving it all you've got" or "giving it the whole nine yards" is based simply on greed, anger, a drive for control, or even a lack of self-esteem, it can burn us out and leave us dispirited or empty. How much better to go through our day giving thanks and looking for ways to make life better.

The REAL secret of "giving it all you've got," it would appear, is doing it out of a sense of "delight." A matter of attitude... and maturity. Something to which all of us might aspire. something that might enrich our lives in ways we never expected. ... And something to consider.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[Brad’s Gramma]

Onward Christian Soldiers

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



O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is lovingkindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[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.

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God Bless Our Republic

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

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh Hai! Oh Hai! Oh HAI!!!!!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

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Have a WONDERFUL Lord’s Day, Hope!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel, GIVING IT ALL YOU'VE GOT, and Liberty

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!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Gosh, welcome back to the Canteen! It’s always such a pleasure to see n00b’s want to return!!

[Jet Jaguar]

[Brad’s Gramma]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honorable mention. d:o)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Unbelievable........shaking my head in disbelief..

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[left that other site]

Prayers for all of our troops, especially those in Harm's Way, Their Loved Ones, and Families!

[GulfWar1Vet]

Evening :)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Evening, GulfWar1Vet!!!!

I hope it’s a good one for you, and that you have a blessed Lord’s Day tomorrow!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Amen!

Blessed Lord’s Day to you & yours!!!

[GitmoSailor]

Thanks for this thread....

[Cindy]

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." -From THE BIBLE: Colossians 3:15-17

Let's Read The Bible: Colossians Chapter 3 (Read More...)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Grammie, for today's Sunday Chapel

[left that other site]

Thank You!

And to you too!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.