To: Kathy in Alaska
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January 17The Wonderful One
There before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it.
Revelation 4:2 In
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion return to Oz with the broomstick that empowered the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wizard had promised, in return for the broomstick, that he would give the four their deepest desires: a ride home for Dorothy, a brain for the Scarecrow, a heart for the Tin Man, and courage for the Cowardly Lion. But the Wizard stalls and tells them to come back the next day.
While they plead with the Wizard, Dorothy’s dog Toto pulls back the curtain, behind which the Wizard spoke, to reveal that the Wizard isn’t a wizard at all, he’s just a fearful, fidgety man from Nebraska.
It’s said that the author, L. Frank Baum, had a serious problem with God, so he wanted to send the message that only we have the power to solve our problems.
In contrast, the apostle John pulls back the veil to reveal the truly Wonderful One behind the “curtain.” Words fail John (note the repeated use of the preposition like in the passage), but the point is well made: God is seated on His throne, surrounded by a sea of glass (Revelation 4:2, 6). Despite the troubles that plague us here on earth (chs. 2–3), God isn’t pacing the floor and biting His nails. He’s actively at work for our good, so we can experience His peace.
Reflect & Pray
What do you fear today? How does it help you to know that God controls the troubles that surround you? How can you better trust and surrender to Him?
I’m grateful, God, that I can count on You to walk with me through everything. Thank You for Your peace.
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01/16/2021 5:00:53 PM PST by
The Mayor
(I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
3 posted on
01/16/2021 5:02:04 PM PST by
Jet Jaguar
(When you no longer care, you no longer fear.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
4 posted on
01/16/2021 5:02:43 PM PST by
left that other site
(If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
To: lightman; xzins; bethelgrad; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; ...
Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ BE HAPPY, and Liberty Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"
Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.
Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!
6 posted on
01/16/2021 5:12:50 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Can’t deny that i’m a sinner, but i do know Grace. I don’t alway read and finish your postings, but i did today. God bless you, too, And thank you.
Yes, today i am happy, and doing better than i deserve (to borrow a line from Dave Ramsey)
7 posted on
01/16/2021 5:14:14 PM PST by
drSteve78
(Je suis deplorable. WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE)
To: All
Dear God: I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman, Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine feel alone or forgotten.
O Israel, hope in the Lord; For with the Lord there is loving kindness, And with Him is abundant redemption. And He will redeem Israel From all his iniquities.
Psalm 130:7 & 8
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9 posted on
01/16/2021 5:25:43 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor; PROCON; mylife; mountainlion; Publius; Jet Jaguar; ConorMacNessa; ...
10 posted on
01/16/2021 5:26:42 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; SkyDancer; BTerclinger; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; TigerHawk; ..
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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01/16/2021 5:30:28 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoJo2001; The Mayor; PROCON; left that other site; mountainlion; lightman; LUV W; ConorMacNessa; ...
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
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01/16/2021 5:33:54 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; SkyDancer; BTerclinger; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; BluesDuke; ..
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
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01/16/2021 5:36:10 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: unique1; USMCPOP; JFoxbear; Dad of Chris Mason; debm29palms
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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01/16/2021 5:48:01 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; beachn4fun; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
17 posted on
01/16/2021 6:05:29 PM PST by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hullo Miss Kathy. Your posts are always a bright spot. You make everyone 😊. Hope all is well with you & yours. Just on the couch as the hub watches the Ravens.....endless football. Ugh.
25 posted on
01/16/2021 7:12:04 PM PST by
leaning conservative
(snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
35 posted on
01/16/2021 9:22:48 PM PST by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; radu; beachn4fun; All
A very pleasant good Sunday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and welcome back, Luvie. So glad to see you're posting here again.
How's everyone doing this morning?
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01/16/2021 10:37:30 PM PST by
E.G.C.
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