FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ PULLED IN TWO DIRECTIONS ~ 22 January 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

PULLED IN TWO DIRECTIONS

Our Daily Bread
July 29, 1998

"To me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. ... I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ. (Philippians 1:21,23)

As Christians, we are pulled in two directions. We all want to go to heaven, but this life also holds great appeal. We are like the youngster in Sunday school who listened intently while the teacher told about the beauties of heaven. She concluded by saying, "Raise your hand if you want to go to heaven." Every hand shot up immediately--except one. "Why don't you want to go to heaven, Johnny?" "Well," he replied, "Mom just baked an apple pie for dinner."

The apostle Paul had mixed feelings too. Although he believed he would be released from prison, he knew that he could possibly fall victim to Nero's sword. This created a conflict. He longed to be with Christ, for that would be "far better" (Philippians 1:23). He also wanted to live, not merely to enjoy life, but because he was needed by his fellow believers (v.24).

Paul was pulled in two directions, and in both cases it was for the highest reason. What about us?

 

[HiJinx]

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[SandRat]

Thank You.

[SandRat]

Thank You.

[Pete-R-Bilt]

Thank you very much, I’m off and running and have him in the loop, as I’m ex military myself, know the privacy act issues involved. So will no doubt be 3 waying the forms...

Thanks again

PRB

[MEG33]

*SandRat*

Have a great day!

[SandRat]

Thank You.

[MEG33]

;o)

[MEG33]

*PIPER*
Have a wonderful day!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you, E...((HUGS))...today we are above zero, finally!

Hope you and Bo are having a great Sunday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy last day of drill! Did they give you a going away/retirement party?

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sounds like yesterday’s “lesson” has a lot of potential. Good for you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Meg. Hope you are having nice weather and your back is behaving. We have finally climbed back above zero for the time being.

[MEG33]

We are 72 degrees right now....so nice.

Glad you out of minus temps..Brrrr
Back is behaving, thank you, Kathy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthday, Proud GrandPa!!

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[Arrowhead1952]

Did they give you a going away/retirement party?

My retirement from the military is officially on the last day of January, so it will be in February.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy 5th Birthday, Piper!!

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[BIGLOOK]

Sandy!

[ConorMacNessa]

PRAYERS GOING UP FOR OUR AMERICAN HEROES AND FOR OUR BELOVED NATION!

GEORGE WASHINGTON – THE PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE
In the coldest and darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington raised his prayers for the survival of his beleaguered Army and of the new Nation. The Lord answered those prayers, upheld his Army through a punishing nadir to everlasting glory and bestowed His manifold benefits upon the new Nation.

In like manner, let our prayers now rise for our heroes in the American military who seek to secure the benefits of Freedom on behalf of a people hungry for them. Father, look on our prayers for them with favor, guide their steps in righteousness and keep them in the shelter of Your Healing Wings. Bless and uphold them in the performance of their Mission. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Amen.



SHADOWS AT ARLINGTON

Heavenly Father, Lord of the Nations, we pray that you vouchsafe the souls of our Fallen to dwell eternally in your Divine Presence, Amen.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
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’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
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Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
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The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
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Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
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The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
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When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[BIGLOOK]

Piper!