FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ CHOICES ~ 14 July 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

CHOICES

An elderly carpenter was about to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.

The contractor was very sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.

When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front door key to the carpenter. "This is your house, he said, my gift to you."

What a shock! If only he had known he was building his own house, he would have done it differently. Now he had to live in the home he had build none too well.

So it is with us. Sometimes we build our lives in a distracted way, reacting rather than acting, willing to put up with less than the best. At important points we may not give our best effort. Then with shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized that, we would have built it differently.

Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. Life is a do-it-yourself project. Your life today is the result of your attitudes and choices in the past. Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and the choices you make today.

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[MEG33]

Yes..We are showing a chance for rain every day this week..

[ColdOne]

Prayers for sure. Any updates Kathy?

[ColdOne]

I see this update. Lets us know more if you can. Prayers

[luvie]

Gaithers/Vestal Goodman~The Lighthouse

God bless my friends!
God bless our America and our troops!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good Sunday, LUV W. How’s it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

UPDATE FROM BRAD'S GRAMMA that she just sent to her kids.....

Has been stable since 7:00 am

Still on hypothermial (sp?) treatment so he's being kept alive w/machines.

Body temp @34 degrees, they're going to slowly start warming him at 11:30 tonight, which will be the real telling factor for the heart stabilizing or not and most importantly, if any brain damage occurred.

His cardio said that what happened in February w/the kidney failure happened again, but in a big way.

A pastor HAS been in to see him...

I found the medical directive and am bringing it in...we've already gone past his wishes. I am going to probably make that icky decision tonight IF things don't go well...I'll cross THAT bridge IF it comes. Ya know?

That's about all I have till tonight.

I love you!

ps send money. Bwaaaaa

There are probably double pings.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Meg, for the prayers for BG and hubby.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[BykrBayb]

Keeping up the prayers here.

Big (((HUGS))) for BG. God bless y’all.

[ConorMacNessa]

HEAR MY PRAYER,
O GOD, INCLINE THINE EAR!



"Hear My Prayer / O For The Wings Of A Dove"
Felix Mendelssohn
(Click)

"Hear my prayer, O God, incline Thine ear!
Thyself from my petition do not hide.
Take heed to me! Hear how in prayer I mourn to Thee,
Without Thee all is dark, I have no guide.
The enemy shouteth, The godless come fast!
Iniquity, hatred, upon me they cast!
The wicked oppress me, Ah where shall I fly?
Perplexed and bewildered, O God, hear my cry!
My heart is sorely pained, within my breast,
my soul with deathly terror is oppressed,
trembling and fearfulness upon me fall,
with horror overwhelmed, Lord, hear me call,
O for the wings, for the wings of a dove!
Far away, far away would I rove!
In the wilderness build me a nest,
and remain there for ever at rest."

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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]

Prayers continue for your beloved to beat this!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Just in from Brad's Gramma.....

They just took him off of life support.

Please tell everyone thank you..

[Kathy in Alaska]

8:15pm Ron's gone..

Rest in Peace Ron.

Abide With Me

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Probably lots of duplicate pings.....

[Kathy in Alaska]

The wonders of God...beautiful graphic, Meg.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Arrowhead...((HUGS))....I’m late again.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Late....but a Blessed Lord’s Day, Luv, to you and yours.

[E.G.C.]

R.I.P. Ron Thoughts and prayers to B.G’s family. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art