[Kathy in Alaska]

Due to the tornadoes and tragedies today, there will be no new thread. Feel free to post to this one.

Prayers going out to all those effected by the tornadoes, their families, their friends.

[The Mayor]

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Not Abandoned
May 21, 2013

Years ago, while my husband and I were visiting the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, we noticed a baby stroller by itself with no one nearby. We assumed that the parents had left it there because it was too bulky and were now carrying their child. But as we approached, we saw a sleeping baby inside. Where was a parent . . . a sibling . . . a babysitter? We hung around for quite some time before hailing a museum official. No one had shown up to claim that precious child! The last we saw of him, he was being wheeled away to a safe place.

That experience made me think about what it’s like to be abandoned. It’s an overwhelming feeling that no one cares anything about you. It’s a real and excruciatingly painful feeling. But even though people may abandon us, God’s love and presence is assured. The Lord promises that He will never leave us (Deut. 31:8). He will be with us wherever we go, “always, even to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20).

The Lord will never falter in His commitment to His children. Even if we have been abandoned by others, we can find confidence in His promise that nothing will ever “separate us from [His] love” (Rom. 8:35-39).

Father, thank You for Your never-failing presence
in every aspect of our lives. We count on Your
promise never to abandon us. Please teach us
to rest in that truth. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Confidence in God’s presence is our comfort.

Read: Isaiah 49:13-16

I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands. —Isaiah 49:15-16

Bible in a Year:
1 Chronicles 13-15; John 7:1-27

[ConorMacNessa]

A most appropriate decision, IMHO. My knees are bent and my voice rises in prayer to Our Lord for the relief of all affected by this catastrophe, the injured, the deceased, their families and friends. May God preserve them through this ordeal!

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD



CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[laurenmarlowe]

Thank you MA, thoughts and prayers for all who are
affected by the devastation in Oklahoma today.
Heartfelt condolences to the families that lost loved ones.

[luvie]

Thank you, Kathy.

Thank God my family checked in and were fine. The tornado went through an area very close to where they live. I was a nervous wreck till I got an e-mail from my DIL.

[left that other site]

I have family there.

Praying big time.

[amom]

Prayers going out to all those effected by the tornadoes, their families, their friends.

Joining you with prayer here for all those impacted by these tornadoes over the past two days.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Prayers lifted for all affected by the tornado.
Our loving Lord has not forgotten you, and neither have we.

Healing prayers and love to you.

[laplata]

Thank you, Kathy!

[AZamericonnie]

I love this graphic Kathy....prayers up. *Hugs*

[E.G.C.]

BTTT