FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ A HUMBLE SPIRIT ~ 24 March 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

A HUMBLE SPIRIT

It's always surprising to me when someone, in an honest and unguarded moment, confides that God could never use THEM. They may keep up appearances most of the time, but, down deep, they just don't feel worthy. Have you ever felt that way? If so, you're in luck; God places a high value on humility! In fact, your sincere recognition of your own need may just be the key that opens the door to a deeper, more genuine and rewarding spirituality. Isaiah wrote, "For thus says the High and Holy One Who inhabits eternity, whose name IS Holy: 'I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a humble and contrite spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the spirit of the contrite.'" (57:15) And Jesus added, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3) For a short history lesson to reinforce those references, consider the following words by another pilgrim who found a second chance:

"There are many reasons why God shouldn't have called you. But don't worry. You're in good company: Moses stuttered. David's armor didn't fit. John Mark was rejected by Paul. Timothy had ulcers. Hosea's wife was a prostitute. Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning. Jacob was a liar. David had an affair. Solomon was too rich. Abraham was too old. David was too young. Peter was afraid of death. Lazarus was dead. John was self-righteous. Naomi was a widow. Paul was a murderer. So was Moses. Jonah ran from God. Miriam was a gossip. Gideon and Thomas both doubted. Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal. Elijah was burned out. John the Baptist was a loudmouth. Martha was a worry-wart. Mary was lazy. Samson had long hair. Noah got drunk. "Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse? So did Peter, Paul -- well, lots of folks did. "But God doesn't require a job interview. He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses, because He's more our Father than our Boss. He doesn't look at financial gain or loss. He's not prejudiced or partial, not judging, grudging, sassy, or brassy, not deaf to our cry, not blind to our need. As much as we try, God's gifts are free. We could do wonderful things for wonderful people and still not be wonderful. Satan says, "You're not worthy." Jesus says, "So what? I AM." Satan looks back and sees our mistakes. God looks back and sees the cross. He doesn't calculate what you did in '78. It's not even on the record. Sure. There are lots of reasons why God shouldn't have called us. But if we are magically in love with Him, if we hunger for Him more than our next breath, He'll use us in spite of who we are, where we've been, or what we look like. I pray that, as believers, we will step out of our limitations into the unlimited nature of who God is. Then our passion for God and our passion to communicate Him will make short work of our limitations."

No matter where you are in your journey today, or how you may have failed in the past, God loves you... and sees what may yet be. May you find hope, grace, a renewed vision, and treasures that don't disappoint.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[Cindy]

"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God." -from THE BIBLE: Romans 8:26-27

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[Cindy]

Thread bump, Kathy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

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Amazing Grace

Elijah Rock

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Safely In The Arms of Jesus

It Is No Secret

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Why Me Lord?

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Who At My Door Is Standing?

Thank You World

[DollyCali]

Greetings to all canteeners! Winter still is hanging around our country a bit longer than necessary it seems.

Miss Kathy, may I offer my apologies for the delay in responding to the sad news that your father has passed from this life. Knowing how difficult it is to lose a parent, I know you have and WILL HAVE a lot of things to sort out and ponder. My love and condolences to you in the weeks and months ahead. It has been 22 years since my dad left us. Still think of him daily and miss him and yes, still have the boo hoo episodes. It is never easy even when they are quite old, infirm and no longer seem to have a handle on the whos and whats of life. Wish I could offer some sage advise or flip off some really magic words - but I can not. All I can do is let you know I care and like many others here, have walked this road and it is an individual dark journey into night, as Karl Jung offered.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

If All I Had Left

Face To Face

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Cindy.

Thank you for the links.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Dolly.

Thank you so much. We are doing well, and thankful that The Lord took him Home quickly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

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[E.G.C.]

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[E.G.C.]

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[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 43º and a strong north wind.
Have a Blessed Palm Sunday.

[MEG33]

The next day a great multitude
that had come to the feast,
when they heard that Jesus was coming
and went out to meet Him, and cried out:
"Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He
who comes in the name of the Lord!’
The King of Israel!"
Then Jesus, when He had found a
young donkey, sat on it; as it is written.
-John 12:12-14 (NKJV)

~Wishing You All A Blessed Palm Sunday~

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, MEG33. How’s it going?