To: Kathy in Alaska
2 posted on
04/12/2015 5:04:28 PM PDT by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Pray First
When my husband and I supervise our sons piano practice sessions, we begin by asking God to help us. We pray first because neither my husband nor I know how to play the instrument. Together, all three of us are coming to understand musical mysteries such as the meaning of staccato and legato and when to use the pianos black keys.
Prayer becomes a priority when we realize that we need Gods help. David needed Gods assistance in a dangerous situation as he considered fighting the Philistines in the city of Keilah. Before engaging in battle, David inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and attack these Philistines? (1 Sam. 23:2). God gave His approval. However, Davids men admitted that the enemy forces intimidated them. Before a single sword was lifted against the Philistines, David prayed again. God promised him the victory he later claimed (v.4).
Does prayer guide our lives, or is it our last resort when trouble strikes? We sometimes fall into the habit of making plans and then asking God to bless them, or praying only in moments of desperation. God does want us to turn to Him in moments of need. But He also wants us to remember that we need Him all the time (Prov. 3:5-6).
Dear God, please guide me as I walk through this life. Help me not to act only by my own wisdom, but to seek Your will in every situation.
God wants us to pray before we do anything at all. Oswald Chambers
: In todays passage we are told twice that David inquired of the Lord (vv. 2,4), but we are not told how he sought out Gods will. Some say David himself was the prophetic voice (2 Sam. 23:2; Acts 4:25) or that he cast lots since the Lord directed the lots (Prov. 16:33). He may have simply petitioned God in prayer with an open heart.
3 posted on
04/12/2015 5:06:15 PM PDT by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi everybody!
((((HUGS))))
4 posted on
04/12/2015 5:06:34 PM PDT by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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5 posted on
04/12/2015 5:08:57 PM PDT by
SkyDancer
( I Was Told Nobody Is Perfect But Yet, Here I Am ...)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I read a couple books on the 101st airborne. Quite impressive.
6 posted on
04/12/2015 5:10:43 PM PDT by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W
7 posted on
04/12/2015 5:14:03 PM PDT by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
8 posted on
04/12/2015 5:22:36 PM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Evening Kathy!
God speed to Mr. Powers.
The "Band of Brothers" series is one of the best ever, realistically depicting WWII in Europe.
The actor who portrayed him in the "Band of Brothers" series.
9 posted on
04/12/2015 5:26:03 PM PDT by
PROCON
(President Reagan, I truly miss your Patriotism, Love of Country and Leadership.)
To: AbnSarge; Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; ..
Earlier this afternoon I had the distinct honor to attend the Retirement Ceremony of a Valiant Soldier, a great American, and a true Patriot.
Oh, by the way, he is one of our stalwart Canteeners . I refer to our Brother, AbnSarge, who retired today from 33 years of service in the U.S. Army, The U.S Marine Corps, and the Maryland National Guard. Numerous deployments to the Middle-East - achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major.
Hand Salute!
SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI
"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense." |
10 posted on
04/12/2015 5:34:30 PM PDT by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Thanks for a great thread, galz, and another wonderful hero to read about!
30 posted on
04/12/2015 7:32:30 PM PDT by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: StarCMC; AbnSarge; Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; HiJinx; ...
Good morning, Canteen.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for todays activities.
Checking in, and I see some interesting details I need to address.
First and foremost,
R I P Shifty! Job Well Done.
And second, Happy Retirement, AbnSarge
and thank you for your "extraordinary" service.
A job well done to you as well, sir!
Now to make my rounds before it gets busy...busy.
But please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!
The FR Canteen is
Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
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45 posted on
04/13/2015 4:05:59 AM PDT by
beachn4fun
(The only hyphen you need...American - or not!)
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