FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ PRAYER ~ October 21, 2007

The Canteen Crew ^ | October 20, 2007 | Serving the Best Troops in the World

[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

Marine Prayer

Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy 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 daily of the traditions 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 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.

 

[Brad’s Gramma]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
Please guide the people of Free Republic to
The FR Canteen Post Office
So they can e-mail a service man or woman today.
AMEN

Some of these links are broken. I’m using this post out of respect to Mr. Tonkin as he used this for his first post. My apologies, I’d change the broken links if I could.


…..decide today whom you will obey.

…..As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.
Please guide the people of Free Republic to
The FR Canteen Post Office
So they can e-mail a service man or woman today.
AMEN

[Kathy in Alaska]

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's
Guest Military Chaplain Service





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!

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, everybody.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[wizr]

Thank you.

God bless all fighting and praying for victory over our evil enemy, without and within. May God especially bless His servants in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East.
Keep them out of harm’s way and bring them home safe.

Amen.

[The Mayor]

October 21, 2007

What’s Right?

READ: Isaiah 1:11-18

Cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rebuke the oppressor. —Isaiah 1:16-17

When my computer greeted me one morning with what is ominously referred to as "the blue screen of death," I knew it was broken, but I didn’t know how to fix it. I read a little, tried a few things, but finally had to call an expert for help. Knowing that something was wrong was only a small part of the problem; I couldn’t fix it because I didn’t know the right thing to do.

The ordeal reminded me of the many pundits who appear on television news programs. All of them are "experts" at proclaiming what’s wrong, but most are clueless as to what is right.

This happens in relationships as well. In families, churches, and workplaces, nothing gets fixed because we get fixated on what’s wrong. It doesn’t take an expert to know that something is wrong when people quarrel and hurt each other with unkind words and behavior. But it does take an expert to know how to fix the problem.

God revealed to Israel’s prophets not only what was wrong but also what was right: "Cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rebuke the oppressor; defend the fatherless, plead for the widow" (Isa. 1:16-17).

Instead of focusing on what is wrong, let’s obey the One who knows what is right. 

Lord, grant me grace throughout this day
To walk the straight and narrow way,
To do whatever in Thy sight
Is good and perfect, just and right.  —Huisman

Like a compass, the Bible always points you in the right direction.

Bible in One Year:   Isaiah 62-64; 1 Timothy 1

[Raffus]

Hi Brad’s Grammie (I know it’s Gramma, but I like Grammie).

God bless our service men and women - they are always in my prayers!

I heard from my second Sailor so I’m pretty happy bout that!

My grammies were Mems (short hand for Memeres) It’s French. Don’t tell anyone please. 8)

Veterans Day is coming up. God bless our service men and women! We Love ya!

Spoiling packages #? coming to the ship Monday! 8)

[HiJinx]

Thank you for your steadfast posting of the pledge, Hope...

We saw one of the God billboards along I-10 on the way home yesterday. I've never seen this one before, but it was simple and perfect.

"One nation under me"
          ~ God

[SevenofNine]

WHOA UK Sunday Times reporting that secret commando of Brit troops has arrived on border of Iran OH OH

[luvie]

What the heck kind of a “secret” commando unit is it that
gets their names splashed all over the Sunday Times?! Sheesh!

[HiJinx]

What the heck kind of a “secret” commando unit

Aw, c'mon, Luv, you know there are no secrets when the press is involved...!

I think the lead-in said they'd been operating cross-border into Iran for the past several months now.

[luvie]

Well, shucks...they probably didn’t need it plastered across
the yellow press yet! LOL!

Hi, Jinxy! ((((hugs))))

[SevenofNine]

Yeahhh you are so right Hijinx LOL!

[HiJinx]

{{{HUGS}}} backatchya, Luv!

Sure missed you guys this week...but, Disneyland was SUPER!!

[Tanniker Smith]

by the way, I asked this a couple of canteen threads ago, but I didn't get any answers: I have a handful of books (basically, some of the last few that I read) that I'd rather pass on to someone who might want them instead of putting them in the recycling bin.

Anyone know a general address or would want to freepmail me the name and address of a particular soldier who might want some reading material. Mostly science fiction stuff.

[luvie]

Oh, I had nearly forgotten!!!!

I hope you took pictures! :D

Was the Princess the best thing Disneyland ever saw?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Just announce all your plans to the bad guys....just great!!! The idiot press!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country remember.

[HiJinx]

Was the Princess the best thing Disneyland ever saw?

I dunno...you tell me...