FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel and Veterans Day ~ 11 November 07

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

NEVER ENOUGH TIME

While I have only been an occasional visitor to Washington, I was struck by one scene so strongly that it remains as somewhat of a reference. My first view "up close and personal" of the Pentagon was neither awe-inspiring nor intimidating. To be sure, I was impressed with the size of the building, but that was about it. What came upon me, and has stayed with me, is the image of an ant farm. An enormous one, surely, but an ant farm nonetheless.

So may passageways with so many ants constantly traveling them. Seeming endless streams of countless ants going and coming through the entrances. Since this view came on a grey, cold March morning, with barren trees and lingering winter, it seemed all the more depressing. I vowed then never to become one of those ants. I would not let myself be lost as one of the faceless, powerless, unknown minions of the "head ant" in the great farm. Not to mention the echo in my mind, that which is often considered a sarcastic oxymoron: "I'm from Washington, and I'm here to help."

Yet something else echoes in my mind. From the Christian Scriptures, the words of the Apostle Paul to the people of Colossae, chapter 4, verse 23: "Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord . . ." For it is then I remember that no matter how small or insignificant my work may seem to me or even to others, I am powerful and effective. My faith reminds me that I am known and loved by my God. More than that, as I do the work, I allow His love to flow through me. And then the work, the worker, and the workplace are transformed into something sacred and beautiful because God is there. No longer dark, dreary, and cold, but bright, cheerful, and warm is the workplace because God's work is being done. No longer nameless, faceless, and powerless, but known, loved, and empowered is the worker doing God's work. The work itself then, too, is transformed into an opportunity to share God's love and joy with others as we struggle to bring peace to His world.

CDR Brian Simpson, CHC, USN

 

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Veterans Day, Maine Rebel and SheLion, and thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A day late, but first snow here too. Happy Veterans Day, larry, and thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

d:o) an unintended gap.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Catching up....

Happy Veterans Day, Cie, and thank you for your service to our country.

[StarCMC]

(Finally, huh?)

[Kathy in Alaska]

*sniff* Thanks, Star, for this video. God bless and keep all of our Military men and women.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Thanks, TS, for the repost.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Thanks, Taz, for the prayer of safety for the soldiers.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Happy Veterans Day, Mac, and thanks for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Happy Veterans Day, Randy, and thanks for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Happy Veterans Day, SD, and thanks for your service to our country.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, Kathy.

[StarCMC]

Amen.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

TT!!
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Thanks Ma.

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Thank you Kathy and all who put this thread together :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Thank you, Sir, for your service, also, to our country, as well as all of your family members.

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Happy Veterans Day, Squantos, and thank you for your service to our country.

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Happy Veterans Day, bannie, and thank you for your service to our country.