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

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Deo...((HUGS))...a good weekend so far?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Connie, for LeAnn’s Amazing Grace.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Just a simple smile given and reciprocated can make a day good.

Good for you....making good days for others as well as yourself.

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

[jaycee]

Thank you, dear Kathy. Such a sweet little song by those angelic voices. Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday!!!

[The Mayor]

Thank you for the thread, and enjoy your Lords day!

[Winstons Julia]

Oh no. Thank YOU.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvVr2uks0C8

[Cindy]

"He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes." -from THE BIBLE: I John 2:9-11

Let's Read The Bible: I John Chapter 2 (Read More...)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, teen....the best day in several months. *HUGS*

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.

Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Doxology

Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You

Grace So Amazing

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Restore My Soul In The Valley

O God Our Help In Ages Past

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Seven Fold Amen

Let Go, Let Jesus

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hola, AAC, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Where No One Stands Alone

Kneel At The Feet of Jesus

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, JJ. ((HUGS))

Hope you are having a restful weekend.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family. Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Hope you are having a nice, restful, and no snow weekend.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Dubya, for the background of the flag draped coffin.

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.