FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ "AND LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS" ~ 5 May 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

"AND LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS"

Matthew 28:20

One morning I stood on the bluffs overlooking the coast at Camp Pendleton. I spied an amphibious naval vessel just off shore. As I stood watching, it came into full view, then disappeared as the early morning fog came and went. The ship was always there, but it was only visible part of the time.

It spoke to me of the reality of God's presence. The truth is God is always there, but our changing moods affect our ability to see. It's good days and bad days again, or would you believe, it can change moment by moment. In the times when vision is less clear, it's truly faith that helps us see and enables us to believe enough to keep trying.

So, live by faith. Trust in the Lord and keep looking ahead. God is with us in the confusion of life.

CAPT R. C. Brooks, CHC, USNR

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[SandRat]

Footprints in the Sand

Footprints in the Sand, a beautiful poem!

One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."

[luvie]

I have always loved that poem, Sandy! :)

[Hoodat]

“I know that You can do everything,
And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.
You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’
Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand,
Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
Listen, please, and let me speak;
You said, ‘I will question you, and you shall answer Me.’

“I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear,
But now my eye sees You.
Therefore I abhor myself,
And repent in dust and ashes.”

Job 42:2-6

[SandRat]

It fits so well.

[ConorMacNessa]

Not a bad day, thanks! I have a mountain of paperwork to go through and made substantial progress on it today. I stopped by Behnke's - a local nursery - and picked up some tomatoes and peppers. Also got a couple of herbs and some annuals.

Watched the Derby and went out to bring some Chinese food in for dinner - good stuff. Tomorrow after Church I'll try to get the plants into the ground.



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[luvie]

Sure does! :)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



Amazing Grace
(Click)
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.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
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.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
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.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[USMCPOP]

Hi, Kathy, thanks for the ping! I’m still up and taking nourishment. Hate the state of affairs these days, but what else is new, eh? Now that Spring has arrived I think I will go into the woods and cut a few branches. Go up to D.C. and whack a few deserving people upside the head. Just to get their attention, you know.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...I love the Footprint in The Sand poem.

"...When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours. Is Mrs SR still quilting? You and Zeus batching it?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[SandRat]

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

Mrs SR got back from quilting late Fri night?

I and Zeus are be controlled. lol

[The Mayor]

I have been building these for 5 years.
http://www.minimaxconcrete.com/

I have been finishing a One yard mixer.
I build 1/2, 1, 2 and 3 yard mini concrete mixers.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



Chaplain Capt. Emil Kapaun, USA, (MOH) Helping a Soldier, Korea, 1950

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. " (Joshua 1:9 KJV)

The Lord’s Prayer
Andrea Bocelli
(Click)

DEAR LORD, who suffered torment, agony, and death upon the Cross to free our souls from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend our troops. Guide them in the performance of their duties. Strengthen them to endure hardship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghanistan from the chains of terror and slavery, foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all to a greater share in Your Mercy.

Amen.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[The Mayor]

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
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THE NAVY HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save
(Click)



The Marine Corps Verse:


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This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24(KJV)
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A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

USMCPOP...((HUGS))...wonderful idea you have there.

When you are whacking, please give the whackees a couple extra whacks in my name, although I'm not sure they have any attention to get.

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

We are forever grateful to USMC Lance Cpl. Karl R. Linn, your son, who gave his all to help keep us free.

[Kathy in Alaska]

ARGH!!!!! I’ve been thinking about the Derby all week and forgot about it. Darn.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my goodness....a mini concrete mixer? Yes?

[ConorMacNessa]

For once I managed to get to the set just as they were loading the steeds into the gate. A very muddy track today. During the course of the race, they posted a little box showing the speed of the lead horse. It was showing 38 mph. I was impressed with that kind of speed on such a sloppy track. I wonder what they could do on a fast track.

I have many fond memories of watching the Derby with my Father, who was an Equestrian, from the time he gave pony rides as a child with his uncle in West Philly, through his adult life. After he retired from the Navy, he kept and bred Morgans on his farm in Burtonsville, Maryland.



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)