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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
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When Jesus taught us to pray, He began, Our Father in heaven (Luke 11:2). It is one of many Scriptures that refers to God as a father. I find it both fascinating and instructive that when God wanted us to know what He is like, He chose to emphasize His fatherhood.
What do we know about God as our Father? According to Jesus prayer, we know that our Father in heaven is available and attentive to us. It is also clear that He provides for us. He forgives us and protects us from evil (vv.2-4).
What a wonderful pattern for fathers who arent in heaven! Granted, there is only one perfect Father in the universe, but as such He sets the pace for the rest of us less-than-perfect fathers. I discovered early in my ministry that my children were not impressed with books I wrote, titles I had, or places I spoke. They craved my time and attention, the provision for basic needs, a love that patiently forgave, and the creation of a safe place for them to grow and mature. Its a short but very profound list of fatherly duties.
And what about those who didnt get a dad who met those needs? Take heart in the fact that if you have been redeemed through Jesus you have a perfect heavenly Fatherand Hes the best Father of all.
Read: Luke 11:1-13
Daddy--Sammy Kaye
Heading out to the Ray Wylie Hubbard show at the fair.
If I aint back by midnight Im in the local pokey. Send Help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9_xBIuV9nE&feature=related
Beautiful opening, Kathy!
Happy Father’s Day to all troops, veterans and supporters who are fathers!