God bless those in harms way to keep us out of harms way.
Evenin’, Ma!
~ Good Evening! ~
Neighborhood Party Night!!
I’ll be home for Christmas,
If only in my dreams.
Hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas and for those that are far away from home, GOD speed a safe and fast return.
Wishing all a Safe and Happy New Year.
:-)
Gosh, that sermon is why I’m still working when I could be retired! I visualize sitting around the house and I know I’d go nuts! Not to mention, my hubby retired early and he would be here all the time...and I visualize a divorce. ROFL! Just kidding!
Great thread, Kathy! (((hugs)))
Ted Robertsons home in Colorado was one of more than 500 destroyed by the Black Forest Fire in June 2013. When he was allowed to return and sift through the ash and rubble, he was hoping to find a precious family heirloom made by his wifea tiny ceramic figurine of baby Jesus about the size of a postage stamp. As he searched the charred remains of their home, he kept wondering, Is the baby Jesus still here?
When our lives are rocked by disappointment and loss, we may wonder if Jesus is still here with us. The Bibles answer is a resounding Yes! Neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come . . . shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom. 8:38-39).
In a corner of what used to be his garage, Ted Robertson discovered the burned remnants of a nativity scene and there he found the baby Jesus figurine undamaged by the flames. He told KRDO NewsChannel 13, [Weve] gone from apprehension to hope . . . that were going to recover some parts of our life that we thought were lost.
Is Jesus still here? He is indeed, and that is the everlasting wonder of Christmas.
.....A MARINE’S PRAYER.......................
Almighty Father, whose command is over all
and whose Love never fails, make me aware
of Thy presence and obedience to your will.
Keep me true to my best self,
guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed
and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines,
my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear.
protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm.
Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance.
Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me.
Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership.
Help me to wear my uniform with dignity,
and let it remind me of the tradition which I must uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith;
If I am tempted, make me strong to resist,
if I should miss the mark, give me the courage to try again.
Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom
by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.
Amen