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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THE CRACKED POT ~ 09 February 2014
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 02/08/2014 4:59:20 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska


 


 

 

THE CRACKED POT


A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on the end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master’s house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots of full of water in his master’s house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect to the end for which it was made. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do. After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream.

"I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you." "Why?" asked the bearer. "What are you ashamed of?" "I have been able for these past two years, to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your master’s house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all this work, and you don’t get full value from your efforts," the pot said.

The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said, "As we return to the master’s house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path." Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it some. But at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because it had leaked out half its load, and so again it apologized to the bearer for its failure.

The bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your path, but not on the other pot’s side? That’s because I have always known about your flaw, and took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back from the stream, you’ve watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master’s table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house.

Each of us has our unique flaws. We’re all cracked pots. But, it’s the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You’ve just got to take each person for what they are, and look for the good in them.

Chaplain Mitch Schranz




 

 



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To: Kathy in Alaska

You and me both!


41 posted on 02/08/2014 8:23:33 PM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good evening Kathy and (((HUGS))). Just finished my shift. Have a Blessed Lord’s Day tomorrow.


42 posted on 02/08/2014 8:55:05 PM PST by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good evening, Arrowhead...((HUGS))...hope you stayed warm at work.

Has the cold weather killed the pollen?

Thank you, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.


43 posted on 02/08/2014 9:57:25 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All


"Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?" -from THE BIBLE: Acts 11:16-17

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44 posted on 02/08/2014 10:48:56 PM PST by Cindy
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you so much for this beautiful site...I come here to pray for our soldiers and for our country under the Constitution, our liberty and freedom. I come here to listen to the music that brings happiness and tears to my eyes, for the music is so touching, and the pictures so tender, so loving in their messages. God bless you dear soldiers, past and present, for what you’ve given to this country, to each of us.


45 posted on 02/09/2014 12:15:00 AM PST by itssme
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To: Cindy

Good morning, Cindy, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Thank you for the links.

Weather report? Tractor/plow been busy?

6 here now, headed to zero for the next few nights. Maybe some snow by the end of the week.


46 posted on 02/09/2014 12:40:21 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: yorkie; HiJinx; MozartLover; Diver Dave
Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.



Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.


47 posted on 02/09/2014 12:41:26 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Amazing Grace

Are You The One?


48 posted on 02/09/2014 12:50:32 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Children Go Where I Send Thee

Even When We Do


49 posted on 02/09/2014 12:54:59 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: itssme

Welcome to the Canteen, itssme, and thank you so much for the prayers for our soldiers, our country, our liberty, and our freedom. How important they are.....in these times of peril.


50 posted on 02/09/2014 1:01:12 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Far Side Banks of Jordan

His Hand In Mine


51 posted on 02/09/2014 1:01:27 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Jesus, I Believe What You Said

Palms of Victory


52 posted on 02/09/2014 1:04:06 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Pray About Everything

When He Blessed My Soul


53 posted on 02/09/2014 1:06:39 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

54 posted on 02/09/2014 1:12:43 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


55 posted on 02/09/2014 1:12:58 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: itssme

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


56 posted on 02/09/2014 1:42:03 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: E.G.C.

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Did you and Bo get to go to the lake? Weather improved?


57 posted on 02/09/2014 1:45:48 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; Jack Deth; ...



58 posted on 02/09/2014 2:10:47 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All
Good morning/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 donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Soup & Sandwich?


59 posted on 02/09/2014 2:31:16 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...


God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


60 posted on 02/09/2014 2:33:07 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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