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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ PERSEVERANCE ~ 31 August 2014
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 08/30/2014 5:02:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska


 


 

 

PERSEVERANCE

The idea of perseverance is an important component in athletics, the military, studies, and even in religion. Perseverance is the master key, the secret of success when you are in the middle of the struggle. It is that extra, the second air, the capacity to overcome the discouragement.

Our society is making a lot of progress. We have technology and facilities that no one in history ever had before. The new generations can grow up today more healthy, and live longer. But we do have an Achilles' heel: the absence of the spirit of perseverance. A young man enthusiastically joined the military yesterday...he wants to resign today. A student goes to college with a lot of promises to herself; three months down the road, she withdraws from those studies. A couple got married today; a year later they file for divorce.

The problem, as I see it, is that while we are helping the younger generation grow up, we are overprotecting them and making the journey too easy. We are not teaching them the important sense of perseverance, that attitude of sacrifice and consistency that every successful person has to maintain to reach their goals.

The scriptures cover the importance of perseverance. It was Jesus who said, "Because of the increase of our wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved" (Matthew 24:12-13). We receive hope and courage through these words. It may be hard, but to love when others hate, make peace and justice when others cause fights and unhappiness, build when others destroy, is "standing firm".

In every task, where we practice consistency and perseverance, we will see the good fruit of our sacrifice. And at the end of the final chapter of the book of our life, we will fully understand what Jesus meant through his words, "But he who stands firm to the end will be saved".


LCDR Israel Narvaez, CHC, USN


 

 



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Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. Have a Blessed Lord's Day. It's a bit cooler this morning.





61 posted on 08/31/2014 5:24:08 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Guns are like parachutes. If you need one and don't have one, you'll probably never need one again.)
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To: All; Kathy in Alaska; Arrowhead1952; LUV W; beachn4fun; SandRat; HiJinx; mylife; AZamericonnie

~Sunday Blessings To The Canteen~


Psalm 147:1
Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God;

~May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country~

62 posted on 08/31/2014 6:14:07 AM PDT by MEG33 (Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

What a lovely couple your mom and dad made. Thank you for this and our Sunday thread.
I wish you and your mother a blessed Lord’s Day


63 posted on 08/31/2014 6:18:22 AM PDT by MEG33 (Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

8^)


64 posted on 08/31/2014 6:21:54 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: MEG33

Good morning Meg and Sunday (((HUGS))). Better get ready for church in a few minutes.


65 posted on 08/31/2014 6:30:18 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Guns are like parachutes. If you need one and don't have one, you'll probably never need one again.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Sunday (((HUGS)))


66 posted on 08/31/2014 6:47:04 AM PDT by MEG33 (Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Wonderful pictures of your parents, lovely people. I am privileged to have met them.


67 posted on 08/31/2014 8:31:07 AM PDT by Soaring Feather
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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.








"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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)

68 posted on 08/31/2014 2:12:25 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
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GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND
OUR BELOVED NATION!



"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
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The U.S. Air Force Band
And Singing Sergeants
(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.









"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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)

69 posted on 08/31/2014 2:15:05 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
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GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS
AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

THE NAVY HYMN
"Eternal Father, Strong to Save"
United States Marine Corps Band and Choir
(Click)




The Marine Corps Verse:






A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!








"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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)

70 posted on 08/31/2014 2:17:48 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good afternoon, Arrowhead, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Low 40s overnight, but warming up into the mid 50s now.


71 posted on 08/31/2014 2:57:38 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska
What a stunning couple! And seventy years of faithful marriage!

"Happy, happy, happy pair!
None but the Brave,
None but the Brave,
None but the Brave deserve the Fair!"


"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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)

72 posted on 08/31/2014 7:45:53 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Thank you. He was 20, in the Army, but not yet “of age”. His Mom had to give her permission. d:o)


73 posted on 08/31/2014 8:43:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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To: MEG33

Late as usual...

Beautiful picture, Meg! A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, and thank you for the prayer for our protectors.


74 posted on 08/31/2014 10:38:36 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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