Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ GOD WILL NOT LET YOU FALL ~ March 13, 2011

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

GOD WILL NOT LET YOU FALL

My family and I went camping this past summer. We took several hikes down the little river bed as it flowed through the Cuyamaca State Park near our home in San Diego. We stopped for a picnic lunch, and ate with our feet in the cool running water.

As I ate my sandwich, I started tracing a trail through the rocks that shot up into the air in front of us. It was an old habit from days gone by of rock scrambling: no ropes, no hardware, no helmet, no brains! As teenagers, and even into college, my buddies and I would climb the rocks of Big Bend in Texas. I'm sure I'll get in trouble with the folks from safety but I confess: I got up and started to climb; partly to prove something to myself and mostly to show off for my bride of nine years.

Our daughter of fifteen watched me for a bit and started to follow. She caught up with me and we went over the basics. I showed her the path she was to take which involved little skill and kept mom happy. I took the more difficult route and we met at the top. Unless you rappel, getting down is usually more difficult, so I stayed close to Tiffany in order to offer help should she need it. The tendency is to cling to the rock but often it's best to lean out away from it for better balance and stability. As she was coming down, I was below verbally guiding her. She couldn't see the next ledge below her, and was trying her best to stretch in order to touch it while hanging on to the hand hold above. I could see exactly what she needed to do and knew she was capable of doing it. I told her she just had to trust me. With confidence in Dad, she lowered herself the last few inches and fully planted her feet on secure rock. You could see the pride shining in her eyes (and probably, mine too)!

Just think of how many times our heavenly "Dad" is below us; seeing the next step perfectly, even when we are blind to the future. There are times when we simply have to trust God to not let us fall. The more we learn to depend on God the easier it gets to place our lives into those loving hands with confidence. The next time you find your footing somewhat unsure, and the fear of falling looms up from below, remember that God is there for you, anxious to show you the way and guide you one step at a time.

LT Stephen W. Nance, CHC, USNR

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s and Shavua Tov to you and Mr ML.

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

One of my little sisters just broke the marble top of the antique coffee table that belonged to my great great grandmother. *sniff sniff* I’m mad/sad. >:-(

[Lady Jag]

Thanks for the reminder!

[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.

[SandRat]

and to you and yours.

[PROCON]

Thanks for the reminder!

AHA, I knew my cat's been messing with me..:=)

[luvie]

LOL! What a pain!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Connie, for LeAnn’s Amazing Grace.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and the boys.

[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

[HiJinx]

I very much dislike times changes....just when I get used to one...we have another!:) Grrrrrrr

Just think how much more teed off we'd be if we actually had to change our clocks, too!

I'll have to constantly tell people for the next 6 months that we're on California time...

[luvie]

Just changed ours...and now I am VERY late to go to sleep! Nite!!!! (((hugs)))

[HiJinx]

I’m mad/sad. >:-(

I bet you are. It's a good time to take a deep breath...

[HiJinx]

Yes, you are!! It’s after midnight already!
Sort of...
Sweet dreams, Luv.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day To you and yours, Pro. How is the family doing? Son enjoying ROTC?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh, no, Deo....that is sad. Maybe the marble can be repaired?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kitty looks like he will be a big help.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Lady J.

Is your snow gone? Spring in the air yet? We are having close to 32 degree days with lots of sun....good ice chipping weather, but nights are still cold. It’s 13 and dropping now.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I'll have to constantly tell people for the next 6 months that we're on California time...

And it's even longer now.....November 6 is fall back time. GRRRRRR!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Lord's Prayer

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord's Day to the family in Germany.

The 23rd Psalm

Prayers for your safety and success of mission, tx, in Kandahar.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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