Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ YOU ARE SPECIAL! ~ February 27, 2011

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

YOU ARE SPECIAL!

"I don't know why I was even born," the young sailor confided! "I'm ugly. I'm not talented. I've never been what you would call smart. I don't really have any friends. And I can't seem to do anything right. I feel like I've spent my whole life letting people down. Sometimes I wonder if even God could love me!"

That conversation took place more than a decade ago, but I still remember it as if it were yesterday. That one and a lot of others over the years with the same message: "I'm no good; I'm just another loser."

Unfortunately, our society places a great premium on looking good, being popular, and being the best -- or at least being "special." Those who don't quite measure up often feel like that young sailor. Sometimes a person can spend his or her whole life trying to earn acceptance, and still end up an outsider. ... Sometimes even when others really DO care for them and want them to be part of the group! Maybe you have felt that way at times. If not, it's probable that someone you know has... or does.."

Nearly two thousand years ago, the Apostle Paul described how God has made each of us special, given each person a unique combination of "gifts". It was an important message. It must have been. His letters preserve three different variations on that theme, written to three different communities. (You can read his comments in Romans 12, I Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4.) A more recent author phrased it this way: ."

"You Have A Special Message To Deliver"

There is an old Jewish-Christian tradition which says:
God sends each person into this world
With a special message to deliver,
With a special song to sing for others,
With an act of love to bestow.

No one else can speak my message,
Or sing my song, or offer my act of love,
These are entrusted only to me.
According to this tradition,
The message may be spoken,
The song sung, the act of love delivered
Only to a few, or to all the folk in a small town,
Or to all the people in a large city,
Or even to all those in the whole world.

It all depends on God's unique plan for each person.
To which we might add:
The greatest gift of God, one would think,
Is the gift of life.
The greatest sin of humans, it would seem,
Would be to return that gift,
Ungrateful and unopened. Anonymous

If you're feeling down and discouraged today, there's good news. No matter what your appearance, background or position, you're one of God's unique gifts to the rest of us. God loves you, has a special purpose for you, and believes in who you can become. Lift up your heart. Despite all you may have been told, despite all you may have felt, you ARE special after all!

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[Brad’s Gramma]

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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

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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

[Brad’s Gramma]

Hai And BeeeWARE, JJ!

[oldteen]

Good evening, G-ma! *hugs*

Nice to see you!

A Blessed Lord's Day to you!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Heh

[Brad’s Gramma]

And to you TOO, Cookie Monster!!!

[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]

ONE OF THESE DAYS I'll get 5:00! :)

Have a BLESSED Lord's Day!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel, YOU ARE SPECIAL, 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!

[ColdOne]

Hello from Idaho! God Bless You Military.. I love you! Support you always. Minus 20 this morning. (((hugs)) Azamericonnie!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Blessed Lord’s Day, Kath!

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Good evening FRiend! *hugs*

[Brad’s Gramma]

Hello TO Idaho!!! Got snow?

Have a Blessed Lord’s Day, ColdOne!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

Good Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you!

[AZamericonnie]

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Hi oldteen! How are you? *hugs*

How did your weather turn out?

[oldteen]

And, thank you for this weeks Sunday Chapel! :)

[Brad’s Gramma]

OHMYGOSHit’smyfavoritefreeperwiththelongestnameonfile!

Have a WONDERFUL Lord’s Day!!!!

:)

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for chapel Grammie & a blessed Lord’s day to you & yours! *Hugs*

[Brad’s Gramma]

Coooonnnnniiiieee!!!

Thank you.....

Have a BLESSED Lord’s Day!!!