Posted on 03/06/2013 5:59:27 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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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
When butterflies hatch at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they do so in an indoor tropical paradise perfectly suited to meet their every need. The temperature is perfect. The humidity is perfect. The food is a perfect balance of calories and nutrition to keep them healthy. No need to go elsewhere. Yet some butterflies see the bright blue sky outside the conservatory and spend their days fluttering near the glass ceiling far away from the plentiful food supply.
I want to say to those butterflies, Dont you know everything you need is inside? The outside is cold and harsh, and you will die within minutes if you get what you are longing to have.
I wonder if that is the message God has for me. So I ask myself, Do I look longingly at things that would harm me? Do I use my energy to gain what I dont need and shouldnt have? Do I ignore Gods plentiful provision because I imagine that something just beyond my reach is better? Do I spend my time on the fringes of faith?
God supplies all our needs from His riches (Phil. 4:19). So instead of striving for what we dont have, may we open our hearts to gratefully receive everything weve already been given by Him.
Read: Philippians 4:10-20
Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...how was your snowy day? Traffic?
I am home early and will be home til I can find someone to come in during the day to provide care for my Dad. He has gone downhill fast since Friday and my Mom can’t care for him while I’m at work.
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Thank you for this evenings thread of our finest Kathy! *Hugs*
Can hospice help? Sending you lot’s of support & love!
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Oh! So sorry to read that your dad’s health seems to be degrading and pray that someone is found to help you and your mom take care of him in a manner that you would approve of!
((((hugs))))
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