FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: USS Ronald Reagan ~ 13 JAN 2015

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[The Mayor]

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Out Of The Darkness

January 13, 2015

Read: Psalm 77:1-15

I cried out to God . . . . Who is so great a God as our God? —Psalm 77:1,13

Bible in a Year:
Genesis 31-32; Matthew 9:18-38

I don’t know what desperate situation gripped Asaph, the writer of Psalm 77, but I’ve heard, and made, similar laments. Over the past dozen years since I lost my daughter, many others who have experienced the loss of a loved one have shared with me heartbreaking sentiments like these:

Crying out to God (v.1). Stretching empty arms heavenward (v.2). Experiencing troubling thoughts about God because of horrible circumstances (v.3). Enduring unspeakable trouble (v.4). Cowering under the feeling of being cast aside (v.7). Fearing failed promises (v.8). Fearing a lack of mercy (v.8).

But a turnaround occurs for Asaph in verse 10 through a recollection of God’s great works. Thoughts turn to God’s love. To memories of what He has done. To His marvelous deeds of old. To the comfort of God’s faithfulness and mercy. To reminders of God’s wonders and greatness. To His strength and redemption.

Despair is real in this life, and answers do not come easily. Yet in the darkness—as we remember God’s glory, majesty, power, and love—our despair can slowly subside. Like Asaph, we can rehearse God’s acts, especially the salvation He brought through Jesus, and we can return to where we once were—resting gratefully in His mighty love.

Lord, we cannot fathom the depth of Your character
or the wisdom of Your actions when trouble visits us.
Help us to inch our way back into Your arms through
a rehearsal of Your goodness and a recollection of Your glorious love.

Remembering the past can bring hope to the present.

Insight

King David enlisted three Levitical choirs and orchestras for the temple worship, led by Asaph, Jeduthun (or Ethan), and Heman (1 Chron. 16:37-41; 25:1-6; 2 Chron. 5:12). Psalm 77 was written by Asaph for Jeduthun. Asaph also composed Psalms 50 and 73-83.

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION
TO COME ABOARD



CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

[BenLurkin]

God bless her, and all who sail upon her.

[SandRat]

So BIG and BEAUGHTIFUL.

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.

Please note: The author of tonight’s Road Trip is laurenmarlowe.
She is at work.

~ Road Trip: USS Ronald Reagan!! ~

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

Sorry I’m late.

Took myself out for some Thai Food.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Stay warm!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[al baby]

I just read and looked at all the wonderful pictures and had a wave of dread wash over me as I thought we don’t have a man of this stature and leadership anywhere today lord I miss him

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...were you feeling well enough to you sally forth today?

Hope the meds are doing their job, and doing it well.

The stupid weather can’t make up its mind...might rain tonight. *sigh*

[South40]

San Diego Harbor, 23 July 2004

[South40]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Ben...you are so right...God bless them all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Evening, Kathy!
***HUGS***



And thanks very much to you and Lauren for tonight’s Road Trip to USS Ronald Reagan - CVN-76!



Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!



Hard A-Port, Mr. Roberts!
All Ahead Pearl Harbor!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mac!!