Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ DARE TO DREAM ~ April 10, 2011

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

DARE TO DREAM

Someone once commented that "One of the most powerful things in the world is a dream. Not those dreams that come to us while we sleep, but those we consciously pursue while we are awake." Think of how dreams have shaped our modern life. Of Martin Luther King whose famous speech began, I have a dream today." And of Robert Kennedy who said, "Some men see things as they are and ask "Why?"; I dream things that never were and ask 'Why not?'" Think of how children's lives are often shaped by their parent's dreams. I remember, for instance, that the mother of Moses was more influential to his eventual development than all the scholars of Pharaoh.

William Herbert Carruth once wrote:

"We are all of us dreamers of dreams;
On visions our childhood is fed;
And the heart of a child is unhaunted, it seems, By the ghosts of dreams that are dead....
"There's no sadder sight this side of the grave
Than a shroud o'er a fond dream spread,
And the heart should be stern and the eyes be brave
To gaze on a dream that is dead....
"Let him show a brave face if he can,
Let him woo fame or fortune instead,
Yet there's not much to do but to bury a man
When the best of his dreams is dead."

Genesis 11:31-32 in the Hebrew scriptures may give one example of how dreams can get sidetracked or forgotten. Just two verses. But what a story. Terah, the father of Abraham, had started out on a journey for Caanan. He had enough religion to hear God's call and leave paganism. But he was attracted by the bright lights and comfort of Haran. Now, Haran (in what is now Turkey) was a good distance from his old city of Ur (in what is now Iran) but it's on the same side of the river. A fun place, perhaps, but not God's destination for his people. I heard a rabbi once say that Haran symbolizes a place of arrested development, forgotten dreams and unrealized opportunities.

Abram (whose name would eventually be changed to Abraham), was not satisfied with half-way, however. He moved on to Canaan to become "The Father of the Faithful." Hebrews 11:10 (in the Christian scriptures) describes him as looking for a city "whose builder and maker is God." A worthy legacy. And one which has influenced us all.

Think for a moment. What are the dreams that have shaped YOUR life. That determined your direction, or helped you to make it to this station on your life's journey? Have they empowered and called forth the best in you? Can they help you become the person you think God intended you to be? Do you still hold on to them, and nurture them? Important questions. I hope you can take some time this weekend to reflect on, and perhaps recover, "the power of a dream." But be careful what you dream! It may come true, and even if it isn't realized in your lifetime, it will affect you, and perhaps even the way people remember you,... forever.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

It was 50 degrees here Saturday.

Ooo! I bet you enjoyed that! The coming of Spring is always awesome!

Ah....I love spring! It is so nice to watch all the trees put their clothes back on after so many months of being naked. Oh, and the daffodils, and peach and pear and cherry blossoms! And dogwoods! Ahh.....*revels in Spring*

Anyway, Hope you have a blessed Sunday and a wonderful week as well! *hugs*

[Old Sarge]

Afternoon, Ladies Dearests!

Record highs here, and it’s a great day for sitting in the sun. Spring is surely on its way.

Here’s to hoping all are well!

[luvie]

Howdy ((((SARGE)))) mighty good to see our favorite Knight slipping in!

Hope you have a lovely spring Sunday afternoon!

[luvie]

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the
Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.

Providence~O Come Angel Band.wma

Providence~Mansion Robe And Crown.wma

Providence~Telling The World About His Love.wma

Providence~He'll Understand & Say Well Done.wma

Providence~Amazing Grace.wma

[luvie]

Howdy, TX! (((hugs)))

Good to see you here as usual! Hope things are going well for you...and you’re back with the family soon! :)

[E.G.C.]

Sunday Music Bump.

((HUGS))Good afternoon, LUV W. How's it going?

[luvie]

Howdy (((hugs)))...things are going well on a lovely Sunday afternoon!

How goes it with you? Did you and Bo get out to the lake this afternoon?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you, Sarge.

Sitting in, and soaking up, the sun sounds wonderful. Enjoy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, tx, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Getting short!! Hope things are relatively quiet. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Arrowhead...thank you. And to you and yours, a Blessed Lord’s Day as well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Arrowhead, for brunch...((HUGS))...hope you and Murfie are having a good time working in the yard.

[oldteen]

[Cindy]

Oh dear, drainage is a good thing — I hope the rest of the drains get unblocked.

A Good Lord’s Day to you Kathy.

It’s 3:19 pm here and a gloomy, 44 degrees.

I have all kinds of containers in the house and garage with seeds started.

I hope to have all of them outside sometime around May 15th.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We Are Going Down The Valley

O Come, Angel Band

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the picture of Jerusalem. May God watch over Israel.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Luv. Thanks for the hymns.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you, teen.
Any dry ground? Hope your allergies aren’t too bad.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, Idaho.

How is your furry pal hunt progressing?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Click the pic for ….

Hall of Heroes: Desmond T Doss

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[Arrowhead1952]

It’s been a long hot day for me here today. ((HUGS))