FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ NEVER ENOUGH TIME ~ 20 July 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

NEVER ENOUGH TIME

While I have only been an occasional visitor to Washington, I was struck by one scene so strongly that it remains as somewhat of a reference. My first view "up close and personal" of the Pentagon was neither awe-inspiring nor intimidating. To be sure, I was impressed with the size of the building, but that was about it. What came upon me, and has stayed with me, is the image of an ant farm. An enormous one, surely, but an ant farm nonetheless.

So many passageways with so many ants constantly traveling them...seemingly endless streams of countless ants going and coming through the entrances. Since this view came on a grey, cold March morning, with barren trees and lingering winter, it seemed all the more depressing. I vowed then never to become one of those ants. I would not let myself be lost as one of the faceless, powerless, unknown minions of the "head ant" in the great farm. Not to mention the echo in my mind, that which is often considered a sarcastic oxymoron: "I'm from Washington, and I'm here to help."

Yet something else echoes in my mind. From the Christian Scriptures, the words of the Apostle Paul to the people of Colossae, chapter 4, verse 23: "Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord . . ." For it is then I remember that no matter how small or insignificant my work may seem to me or even to others, I am powerful and effective. My faith reminds me that I am known and loved by my God. More than that, as I do the work, I allow His love to flow through me. And then the work, the worker, and the workplace are transformed into something sacred and beautiful because God is there. No longer dark, dreary, and cold, but bright, cheerful, and warm is the workplace because God's work is being done. No longer nameless, faceless, and powerless, but known, loved, and empowered is the worker doing God's work. The work itself then, too, is transformed into an opportunity to share God's love and joy with others as we struggle to bring peace to His world.

CDR Brian Simpson, CHC, USN

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep tight, ML.

[Kitty Mittens]

This is So Beautiful, Dear Meg!
Thank you for the Blessing!

(((((Hugs)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((A Blessed Lord’s Day to All)))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, my, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Kitty Mittens.

Good morning and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Lead Me On

Big House

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Testify To Love

Butterfly Kisses

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

In Christ Alone

There You Go

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

If We Are The Body

Big Enough

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

God of Wonders

One of These Days

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good 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 cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Sunday 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?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good Sunday morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. We've stayed under 90º for the past two days! Have a Blessed Lord's day today.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning Meg and (((HUGS))).

[luvie]

Good Sunday morning! (((hugs)))

It has been under 95 for the last week or so, with lovely cool mornings, but I think that’s about to come to a screeching halt.

It’s already 75 out there right now...where it was 69 yesterday. That is a hint. Also very humid...77%....for us right now! However, the yard seems to love that part! :)