FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ A THANKFUL HEART ~ 11 August 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

A THANKFUL HEART

Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. — Philippians 4:6

Years ago I taught a message saying that when you ask God for something, you should thank Him ahead of time that you are going to get it because that will help release your manifestation. I believe that. I took the scripture above to mean just that, that when I prayed for something, I should start thanking God that it was on its way. But one day God revealed a broader scope of that verse to me. He said, "No, what I am really saying there is that when you pray and petition Me for anything, make sure you are doing it from a foundation of a thankful heart." Then He went on to say, "If you are not thankful for what you already have, why should I give you more to complain about?"

In those days, I had a complaining heart, a murmuring, grumbling, faultfinding heart. I could find a thousand things to grumble about, but God does not want us to have a grumbling heart. He wants us to get to the place that we are living epistles, read of all men. From our lifestyle, people should be able to tell that there is something different about us, "Why are you so happy? Why are you so peaceful? Why are you so loving?" We are supposed to be salt and light to the world. Our lives are supposed to make people want what we have.

From the book New Day, New You: 365 Devotions for Enjoying Everyday Life by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2007 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

Reprinted with permission from Joyce Meyer Ministries

 

[SkyDancer]

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[The Mayor]

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August 11

“Though”

Bible in a Year : Psalms 81–83; Romans 11:19–36

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

In 2017, the opportunity to help people in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in the US prompted a group of us to travel to Houston. Our goal was to encourage people who’d been impacted by the storm. In the process, our own faith was challenged and strengthened as we stood with them in their damaged church buildings and homes.

The radiant faith exhibited by a number of these people in the wake of Harvey is what we see expressed by Habakkuk at the end of his seventh-century bc prophecy. The prophet predicted that tough times were on the way (1:5–2:1); things would get worse before they got better. The end of the prophecy finds him pondering the potential of earthly losses and the word though makes a threefold appearance: “Though the fig tree does not bud . . . ; though the olive crop fails . . . ; though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls” (3:17).

How do we position ourselves in the face of unimaginable losses such as the loss of health or employment, the death of a loved one, or a devastating natural disaster? Habakkuk’s “Ode for Tough Times” calls us to confident faith and trust in God, who is the source of salvation (v. 18), strength, and stability (v. 19) for yesterday, today, and forever. In the end, those who trust Him will never be disappointed.

By Arthur Jackson

Reflect & Pray

How has God met your need during difficult times? How can you encourage others when they face a crisis?

Father, even when life is tough and uncertain, please keep my faith anchored in You, my source of salvation and strength.

To learn more about the prophet Habakkuk, visit christianuniversity.org/OT226.

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Any parachute driving?

[SkyDancer]

Hai! and Good Evening to you too (((HUGS))) - nope, thought I’d take a break plus the WX has been nasty with rain and low clouds to just kicking back. Have to go back out Sunday for four days.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ A THANKFUL HEART, and Liberty

Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"

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!

[Forgiven_Sinner]

This seems right for this thread.

Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart, by Don Moen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMTmZKotTYw

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Did you get some rest today?

[PROCON]

Great praise song!

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy!

[The Mayor]

Thank you for the beautiful thread Kathy!

My back has been so bad it’s been hard to do any work.
So yes, I did a little today about 1.5 hours and then
celebrated one of my grandsons 1st birthday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did Penny and Blue get some personal attention today?

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Any more singing engagements?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[mountainlion]

With the current national uproar being thankful and grateful is not the top of our list. We need to work harder than ever at it

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good for you...every now and then it is nice to just do nothing and let the body and brain rest.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Forgiven_Sinner, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Thanks...perfect song!

[SkyDancer]

Ya, totally zoned out - leaving Sunday late PM for Denver then do short flights to Missoula, Bismark, etc. Nothing fancy this time, just building hours nobody else wants to fly.

[luvie]

Blessed Union Of Souls~I Believe

Dallas Christian Choir~How Beautiful

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Glen Campbell~The Savior I Sing Of Today

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Jeff Beck~Amazing Grace

Have a Blessed Sunday