FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ ATTITUDE ~ 10 October 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

ATTITUDE

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, and where they had been on vacation.

Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods when his life would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside.

Finally he would have the joy of seeing it for himself. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed, only to discover it faced a blank wall.

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled this deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said he just wanted to encourage you and bring you happiness.

Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money cannot buy.

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[The Mayor]

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Sunday,
October 10, 2021

For Others’ Sake

Read: Romans 14:13–21

All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. Romans 14:20

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Singaporeans stayed home to avoid being infected. But I blissfully continued swimming, believing it was safe.

My wife, however, feared that I might pick up an infection at the public pool and pass it on to her aged mother—who, like other seniors, was more vulnerable to the virus. “Can you just avoid swimming for some time, for my sake?” she asked.

At first, I wanted to argue that there was little risk. Then I realized that this mattered less than her feelings. Why would I insist on swimming—hardly an essential thing—when it made her worry unnecessarily?

In Romans 14, Paul addressed issues like whether believers in Christ should eat certain foods or celebrate certain festivals. He was concerned that some people were imposing their views on others.

Paul reminded the church in Rome, and us, that believers in Jesus may view situations differently. We also have diverse backgrounds that color our attitudes and practices. He wrote, “Let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister” (v. 13).

God’s grace gives us great freedom even as it helps us express His love to fellow believers. We can use that freedom to put the spiritual needs of others above our own convictions about rules and practices that don’t contradict the essential truths found in the gospel (v. 20). — Leslie Koh

What are some of the rules and practices you keep as a believer in Christ? How might they affect other believers who think differently?

Jesus, give me the grace to give way on things that don’t contradict the gospel truth and the love to put the feelings of others above my own.

Bible in a year: Isaiah 34–36; Colossians 2

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[lightman]

Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way.

A blessed Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Westerm)/Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Orthodox) to all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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"Mass at Iwo Jima"

Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
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[mylife]

I knew a Russian sailor named Ivan Attitude...

[Ezekiel]

ATTITUDE

Job did a good job because he knew that there had to be a reason.

Johnny Cash - Keep On the Sunny Side

Isaiah 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Did you have a good resting day? Been on the radio lately?

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

That is so good. Thanks for posting it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

Did you and Blue have a good day? Find any good yard sales?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

And a blessed Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Westerm)/Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Orthodox).

Any more trees to work on?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey, there, my...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Very interesting name for sure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Ezekiel, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

A good tune. Thanks.

[lightman]

There are always some...but none requiring immediate attention!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad you enjoyed it. And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you, MeneMeneTekelUpharsin, and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[luvie]

St. Olaf Choir~When Peace Like A River

Aron Wright~Surrender

Providence~Sweet Beulah Land

Casting Crowns~Thrive

Glen Campbell~Amazing Grace [Live & Playing Bagpipes]

Passion~In Christ Alone

Newsboys~We Believe

God Bless You All....

[Kathy in Alaska]

My issue right now is getting a completely covered driveway rid of leaves, but it keeps raining on them. I need a dry day.