God included stories in the Bible of people who were deceitful, weak, unreliable, and angry. Take Jacob, for example, who deceived his father so that he would receive a blessing (Gen. 27:1-29). Then there was Gideon, who was so unsure of God that he asked Him twice for proof that He would be faithful to do what He said He would do (Judg. 6:39). And then theres Peter, who for fear of his own safety, denied even knowing his friend and Lord (Mark 14:66-72).
But when we read the rest of their stories, we observe that these people were able, with Gods help, to overcome their shortcomings and ultimately be useful to Him. That happened when they depended not on themselves but on God.
Just like the people who lived thousands of years ago, each of us comes with flaws. But by Gods grace we can overcome those imperfections by embracing His strength [which] is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor. 12:9).
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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.
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God Bless Our Republic
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
Bump
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Evening, Kathy! & Gut Shabbes!
Back from Scouting Round Table. Greeted with the story that Zeus upchucked again and had like a seizure. Have to take him to the Doggy Doctor tomorrow AM.
Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to
Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for todays activities.
Love seeing all the things our military
and our allies do every day.
The DC Metroland weather report
~ Today...Mostly sunny this morning...
Then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs around 50.
Northeast winds around 5 mph...
Becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon.
~ Tonight...Rain likely in the evening...
Then rain or snow likely after midnight.
Lows in the mid 30s.
East winds around 5 mph...
Becoming north after midnight.
Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Not again? remember, it's still winter...
still winter...still winter
Well heck, tomorrow is Saturday.
Time for me to make my rounds.
Lots of work still to do
so it'll be post and lurk
But, you stay right where you are.
Don't leave the room...I'll be bock!
Remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS
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
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