FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ A HUMBLE SPIRIT ~ 06 April 2025

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

A HUMBLE SPIRIT

It's always surprising to me when someone, in an honest and unguarded moment, confides that God could never use THEM. They may keep up appearances most of the time, but, down deep, they just don't feel worthy. Have you ever felt that way? If so, you're in luck; God places a high value on humility! In fact, your sincere recognition of your own need may just be the key that opens the door to a deeper, more genuine and rewarding spirituality. Isaiah wrote, "For thus says the High and Holy One Who inhabits eternity, whose name IS Holy: 'I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a humble and contrite spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the spirit of the contrite.'" (57:15) And Jesus added, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3)

For a short history lesson to reinforce those references, consider the following words by another pilgrim who found a second chance:

"There are many reasons why God shouldn't have called you. But don't worry. You're in good company: Moses stuttered. David's armor didn't fit. John Mark was rejected by Paul. Timothy had ulcers. Hosea's wife was a prostitute. Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning. Jacob was a liar. David had an affair. Solomon was too rich. Abraham was too old. David was too young. Peter was afraid of death. Lazarus was dead. John was self-righteous. Naomi was a widow. Paul was a murderer. So was Moses. Jonah ran from God. Miriam was a gossip. Gideon and Thomas both doubted. Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal. Elijah was burned out. John the Baptist was a loudmouth. Martha was a worry-wart. Mary was lazy. Samson had long hair. Noah got drunk. "Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse? So did Peter, Paul -- well, lots of folks did. "But God doesn't require a job interview. He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses because He's more our Father than our Boss. He doesn't look at financial gain or loss. He's not prejudiced or partial, not judging, grudging, sassy, or brassy, not deaf to our cry, not blind to our need.

As much as we try, God's gifts are free. We could do wonderful things for wonderful people and still not be wonderful. Satan says, "You're not worthy." Jesus says, "So what? I AM." Satan looks back and sees our mistakes. God looks back and sees the cross. He doesn't calculate what you did in '78. It's not even on the record. Sure. There are lots of reasons why God shouldn't have called us. But if we are magically in love with Him, if we hunger for Him more than our next breath, He'll use us in spite of who we are, where we've been, or what we look like. I pray that, as believers, we will step out of our limitations into the unlimited nature of who God is. Then our passion for God and our passion to communicate Him will make short work of our limitations."

No matter where you are in your journey today, or how you may have failed in the past, God loves you... and sees what may yet be. May you find hope, grace, a renewed vision, and treasures that don't disappoint.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ A HUMBLE SPIRIT, and Liberty

Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"

Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.



Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

I only have a small patch of snow left...spring made it. Now if it would only rain.

How is your spring coming along?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Get everything caught up so you can take some kick-back time this weekend?

Looks like spring is settling in up there. It’s been pretty warm the past several days. The ice on Lake Hood is getting slushy and the only snow to be seen on the cam is on the mountain peaks and a couple of piles that were scraped from parking lots.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Has tornado time passed yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

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Daffodills are up! 🌷

Must be all the rain we’re getting.

I would like a bit of sunshine so I can go pick up my bike.

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening All! ~

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~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[lightman]

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

A blessed Fifth Sunday in Lent (Western)/Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt (Orthodox) to all!

Two weeks until our first universal Pascha/Easter in eleven years!

[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....

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Nope, tornado time is just about here my area. There have been some across the state today but the front is craaaaaawling.
I’m watching a tornado-warned storm a round Florence, AL at the moment because storms that go through there usually come through here. *sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

A little working, but more resting. The sky looks like rain, but nary a drop.
Everything is so dirty, but I only have a single 3x5 lump of snow left in the front yard. The back is clear.

[ExTexasRedhead]

Historic Aviation & Military Art by John Shaw

https://www.johnshawart.com/artwork

The Real Life Encounter with the Band of Brothers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUqOQPCtpEY

[radu]

Glad to hear you’re getting some breaks. It’s been a busy week.

I noticed it looked pretty dreary up there today. There’s rain all around and you’re in the donut hole. I’m very familiar with that scenario. LOL

I’m watching a tornado go through Florence now and hope that will calm down before it gets here.