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Posted on 11/11/2020 5:58:47 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for all who have served, living or deceased!
Remember:
Armed Forces Day is to honor those currently serving.
Veterans’ Day is to honor those who have served, living or deceased.
Memorial Day is to honor those who have offered the Supreme Sacrifice.
Bible in a Year:
God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter.
As his peers were promoted one by one, Benjamin couldn’t help but feel a little envious. “How come you’re not a manager yet? You deserve it,” friends told him. But Ben decided to leave his career to God. “If this is God’s plan for me, I’ll just do my job well,” he replied.
Several years later, Ben was finally promoted. By then, his added experience enabled him to do his job confidently and won him the respect of subordinates. Some of his peers, meanwhile, were still struggling with their supervisory responsibilities, as they had been promoted before they were ready. Ben realized God had taken him the “long way around” so that he would be better prepared for his role.
When God led the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 13:17–18), He chose a longer way because the “shortcut” to Canaan was fraught with risk. The longer journey, note Bible commentators, also gave them more time to strengthen themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually for subsequent battles.
The shortest way isn’t always the best. Sometimes God lets us take the longer route in life, whether it’s in our career or other endeavors, so that we’ll be better prepared for the journey ahead. When things don’t seem to happen quickly enough, we can trust in God—the One who leads and guides us. Reflect & Pray
How might God be strengthening you by letting you take the “longer way” in life? How can you remind yourself to keep trusting Him?
Loving God, You know how I feel when things don’t seem to happen quickly enough. Grant me the patience to trust in You and in Your sovereign plan and purpose.
~ Happy Veterans Day 2020 ~
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Howdy, Kathy.
Are you going to be able to catch your breath this evening?
Amen, just avoid the
“nuclear waste” at the horse and cow, unless you’re doing the dance of the flaming assholes.
The five Sullivan brothers were World War II sailors of Irish American descent who, serving together on the light cruiser USS Juneau, were all killed in action on its sinking around November 14, 1942.
The five brothers, the sons of Thomas (1883–1965) and Alleta Sullivan (1895–1972) of Waterloo, Iowa, were:
George Thomas Sullivan, 27 (born December 14, 1914), Gunner's Mate Second Class (George had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Gunner's Mate Third Class.)
Francis Henry "Frank" Sullivan, 26 (born February 18, 1916), Coxswain (Frank had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Seaman First Class.)
Joseph Eugene "Joe" Sullivan, 24 (born August 28, 1918), Seaman Second Class
Madison Abel "Matt" Sullivan, 23 (born November 8, 1919), Seaman Second Class
Albert Leo "Al" Sullivan, 20 (born July 8, 1922), Seaman Second Class
We made it through hump day. Hope you've had a good week.
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Although he never served in the military, I wish to salute President Trump, a man who fights fearlessly every day.
I enlisted under Jimmy damn Carter and none of us had faith in him, but we got it done.
I think serving as the Commander In Chief sort of gives him some creds in the military. Especially since he’s one of them that actually loves the troops.
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