FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ DARE TO DREAM ~ 16 March 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

DARE TO DREAM

Someone once commented that "One of the most powerful things in the world is a dream. Not those dreams that come to us while we sleep, but those we consciously pursue while we are awake." Think of how dreams have shaped our modern life. Of Martin Luther King whose famous speech began, I have a dream today." And of Robert Kennedy who said, "Some men see things as they are and ask "Why?"; I dream things that never were and ask 'Why not?'" Think of how children's lives are often shaped by their parent's dreams. I remember, for instance, that the mother of Moses was more influential to his eventual development than all the scholars of Pharaoh.

William Herbert Carruth once wrote:

"We are all of us dreamers of dreams;
On visions our childhood is fed;
And the heart of a child is unhaunted, it seems,
By the ghosts of dreams that are dead....
"There's no sadder sight this side of the grave
Than a shroud o'er a fond dream spread,
And the heart should be stern and the eyes be brave
To gaze on a dream that is dead....
"Let him show a brave face if he can,
Let him woo fame or fortune instead,
Yet there's not much to do but to bury a man
When the best of his dreams is dead."

Genesis 11:31-32 in the Hebrew scriptures may give one example of how dreams can get sidetracked or forgotten. Just two verses...but what a story. Terah, the father of Abraham, had started out on a journey for Caanan. He had enough religion to hear God's call and leave paganism. But he was attracted by the bright lights and comfort of Haran. Now, Haran (in what is now Turkey) was a good distance from his old city of Ur (in what is now Iran) but it's on the same side of the river. A fun place perhaps, but not God's destination for his people. I heard a rabbi once say that Haran symbolizes a place of arrested development, forgotten dreams and unrealized opportunities.

Abram (whose name would eventually be changed to Abraham), was not satisfied with half-way, however. He moved on to Canaan to become "The Father of the Faithful." Hebrews 11:10 (in the Christian scriptures) describes him as looking for a city "whose builder and maker is God." A worthy legacy...and one which has influenced us all.

Think for a moment. What are the dreams that have shaped YOUR life? That determined your direction, or helped you to make it to this station on your life's journey? Have they empowered and called forth the best in you? Can they help you become the person you think God intended you to be? Do you still hold on to them, and nurture them? Important questions...I hope you can take some time this weekend to reflect on, and perhaps recover, "the power of a dream." But be careful what you dream! It may come true, and even if it isn't realized in your lifetime, it will affect you, and perhaps even the way people remember you...forever.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[luvie]

Praying for your brave son and all his brothers and sisters in uniform who go into harms way to keep America safe!

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 56º here with light fog. Have a Blessed Lord's Day.

[luvie]

Im in OKC and a “blue norther” blew in last night. Supposed to even be a chance of snow here It rained hard on me coming up here and I was wishing it was on my own lawn. :)

[TADSLOS]

Thanks again for all your prayers. I’ll keep you posted.

[luvie]

We would love to hear how they are doing! :)

[luvie]

Prayers that the pain and swelling in your knees are healed soon. This has to be very difficult for an active person like yourself!

I know those needles must have been hellish! Ouch!

[MEG33]

Sunday Blessings To The Canteen
Prayers of protection for TADLOS's son and his fellow soldiers in
Afghanistan.

Heavenly Father, hold all who serve our country in
your loving hands.
Protect them while they protect us. Bless them and
their families as they serve this nation.
~O Lord. Please Guide Our Nation, The Leaders, The People~

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good Sunday morning, MEG33. How’s it going?

[luvie]

Providence~Mansion Robe and Crown.wma

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Cathedrals~Thanks To Calvary.wma

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Bill Gaither/Velstal Goodman~The Lighthouse

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

The Imperials~Sweet, Sweet Spirit

Have a blessed Sunday

[E.G.C.]

Sunday music bump.

((HUGS))Good Sunday afternoon, LUV W. How's it going?

[MEG33]

Going fine..Hope all is well with you.
(((HUGS)))

[luvie]

Howdy EGC! (((Hugs)))

It’s going well. I’m in your neck of the woods and it’s cold! You and Bo stay warm!

[Arrowhead1952]

Good afternoon and (((HUGS))).

[MEG33]

We have north wind dropping our temp from 55 to 45.(((HUGS)))

[ConorMacNessa]

MAY THE BLESSINGS OF OUR LORD DESCEND UPON YOU AND REMAIN WITH YOU FOREVER!

"I ARISE TODAY Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through the belief in the threeness, Through confession of the oneness Of the Creator of Creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ's birth with His Baptism, Through the strength of His Crucifixion with His Burial, Through the strength of His resurrection with His Ascension, Through the strength of His Descent for the Judgment of Doom. I arise today Through the strength of the love of Cherubim, In obedience of angels, In the service of archangels, In hope of resurrection to meet with reward, In prayers of patriarchs, In predictions of prophets, In preaching of apostles, In faith of confessors, In innocence of holy virgins, In deeds of righteous men. I arise today Through the strength of heaven: Light of sun, Radiance of moon, Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning, Swiftness of wind, Depth of sea, Stability of earth, Firmness of rock.

I ARISE TODAY Through God's strength to pilot me: God's might to uphold me, God's wisdom to guide me, God's eye to look before me, God's ear to hear me, God's word to speak for me, God's hand to guard me, God's way to lie before me, God's shield to protect me, God's host to save me From snares of devils, From temptations of vices, From everyone who shall wish me ill, Afar and anear, Alone and in multitude. St. Patrick Window, St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church, Laurel, Maryland

I SUMMON TODAY all these powers between me and those evils, Against every cruel merciless power that may oppose my body and soul, Against incantations of false prophets, Against black laws of pagandom Against false laws of heretics, Against craft of idolatry, Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards, Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul. Christ to shield me today Against poison, against burning, Against drowning, against wounding, So that there may come to me abundance of reward. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.

I ARISE TODAY
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the threeness,
Through confession of the oneness,
Of the Creator of Creation."

"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

HEAR MY PRAYER,
O GOD, INCLINE THINE EAR!



"Hear My Prayer / O For The Wings Of A Dove"
Felix Mendelssohn
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"Hear my prayer, O God, incline Thine ear!
Thyself from my petition do not hide.
Take heed to me! Hear how in prayer I mourn to Thee,
Without Thee all is dark, I have no guide.
The enemy shouteth, The godless come fast!
Iniquity, hatred, upon me they cast!
The wicked oppress me, Ah where shall I fly?
Perplexed and bewildered, O God, hear my cry!
My heart is sorely pained, within my breast,
my soul with deathly terror is oppressed,
trembling and fearfulness upon me fall,
with horror overwhelmed, Lord, hear me call,
O for the wings, for the wings of a dove!
Far away, far away would I rove!
In the wilderness build me a nest,
and remain there for ever at rest."

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"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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)

[Arrowhead1952]

We have 55 with 25 MPH winds and gusts into the 40 MPH range. It feels too cold to go out and play with the pup for more than a few minutes at a time.