FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ DOING WELL WHAT OTHERS MAY NOT SEE ~ 18 May 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

DOING WELL WHAT OTHERS MAY NOT SEE

In the New Testament scriptures, the Apostle Paul talks about the importance of striving for excellence. He writes, "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." (Philippians 4:8) Allow me to share with you a story about striving for excellence. .

On one of the arches of a magnificent cathedral in Europe is sculptured a face of great beauty. Yet it can be seen only once a year when the sun is in a certain position and its rays stream through a small window to illuminate the exquisite carving.

It seems when the structure was being built, an old man approached the builders and begged permission to work on some portion of the great cathedral. He had been a well-known artist, but now his trembling hands and failing sight caused the architect to fear he would mar the beautiful edifice and turned him down. Some days later the old man returned, and again requested permission. This time out of respect for his age and reputation, the architect reluctantly agreed to allow the man to chisel a design under the shadows of the vaulted roof thinking no one would ever see it there.

For months the old man struggled up the scaffolding and worked with hammer and chisel on his back high above the floor. Because it was such an arduous climb for a man of his age, he would stay up all day and only come down in the evening. When at last he had finished, he insisted on one last climb just to make a few finishing touches. When he failed to come down by nightfall, the workers began to worry. Fearing something might have happened, they climbed the ladder only to discover his lifeless body still lying on his back with tools in hand. As they looked up, their eyes beheld the most beautiful sculpture they had ever seen, a piece which has since been deemed a masterpiece by authorities in the field.

One sculptor wrote, "This is the most magnificent work of all, for love wrought it." Although the builders thought no one would ever see it, each year when the sun is in one particular place, its rays stream through a small, high window and illumine this beautiful piece etched in the marble just like a spotlight. However, the greater miracle rests in the man himself. Although he thought no one would ever see the fruits of his labors, this old artist, out of honest pride and a quiet faith, strove for excellence. He gave the very best he had.

"Integrity," reads a Navy poster, "is doing well what others may not see." Under the dark arches of this great European cathedral exists more than an artistic masterpiece. There stands a living tribute to the character, professionalism and integrity of one man who strove for excellence without counting the cost or looking for a reward. "Character," it has been said, "is what you do in the dark." You may do your best before an inspection or a test, because you know your efforts will be assessed and scrutinized. However, would you give your all and do your best if you knew no inspectors were going to be present? That's what integrity and professionalism are all about.

CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN

 

[SandRat]

Blessins

[luvie]

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the
Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.

Providence~O Come Angel Band.wma

Providence~Thomas's Song.wma

Providence~He Is Ever Over Me.wma

Providence~Lord Feed Your Children.wma

Providence~Amazing Grace.wma

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

I was able to get the A/C in the Van recharged, thank the Lord!

That is GOOD news! It's 72 right now....I tried to use the A/C in the new car just to see if I could while on my errands. I couldn't. Have to read up. Never had A/C before, ever.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[luvie]

Nite, Conor! Have a blessed Sunday! (((hugs)))

[SevenofNine]

WOW Godzilla is number one at box office

http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/box-office-godzilla-crushes-it-90m/

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO!!! Congratulations on an excellent yard saling day!

And you finally got your headphones!!

Did Lynn-Dah enjoy her outing with Mom?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good for him....kids are sorely in need of male adult teachers.

Go Zach!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family.

Hope you had a dry day.

[left that other site]

Lynn-Dah was SO happy to be Yard-saling again. It is the high point of her week. She seems to even know when it is Saturday.

Lynn-dah was in a Commercial For the real-Estate management company that owns my apartment. They chose Lynn-Dah to be in a video to show that the complex is “Pet-Friendly”. They chose her because she is so pretty, and the staff love her.

Now that she is a star of the screen, there will be NO pleasing her, I’ll bet.

[Kathy in Alaska]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

God Bless you good, Mac. *HUGS* Good night and rest well.
Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks.

Good evening, Gulf...((HUGS))...hope all is well with you and yours.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

How is spring treating you?

[SkyDancer]

Hi Kathy - Back from beyond the back. Slept in Sunday. More later. Janey

[Kathy in Alaska]

Congratulations to movie star, Lynn-Dah.

She will be expecting your proper deference to her new status. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and all of yours.

How’s the new grand baby? Are you building something for him already?

Been mugged yet? It snuck up on me an hour ago. d:o)

[left that other site]

Mr. deMille, I'm ready for My closeup!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Thank you for today’s hymns.

[ExTexasRedhead]

Judge Pirro tonight regarding the VA scandal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOd0XFGv3iw

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Lord's Prayer