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Today’s Inspiration: Using F.A.I.T.H. Not Fear

Do we look into Future with hope & optimism? Or is there a subtle dread of what may happen next? Not just in world as whole– but in our individual lives — Are we being robbed of the joy of present because of a fear of tomorrow? Do worries and anxieties drain our strength and steal our peace?

I’m talking about a fear that carries with it an unhealthy element of torment –that makes life more stressful than it ought to be. There is a healthy, rational kind of fear that causes us to jump out of the way of a speeding truck and stay alive. But there are many fears that have a terribly negative influence on our quality of life and upon our effectiveness in life.

“…God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Notice 3 influences of the Holy Spirit in II Tim. 1:7 that counteract fear.

In Matthew 6 Jesus told us to not live in a state of worry – why? Because it does no good. “Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” (verse 27) But also because you are valuable to God and He cares for you. Verse 26 “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

The opposite of fear is faith. Life is to be approached from a faith stance not a fear stance. Corrie Ten Boon used this FAITH acronym to express that truth:

F antastic

A dventure

I n

T rusting

H im

“If the possibility of failure were erased, what would you attempt?” (7) We all need to ponder that question long and hard and then remember that our God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think …”Eph 3:20

Read full text at http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-war-on-terror-richard-tow-sermon-on-gods-provisions-63207.asp?Page=1 by Richard Tow

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Today’s Inspiration: Be Proud – A Poem About The Life Of An Army Wife (#Army #milspouse, #milfam)

Be Proud
Author: Secrete, Laney

This is for the young women that are waking up at 6
a.m. every morning, laying out clothes and packing
three lunches for those small precious children that
they have been left alone to care for.

This is for the pregnant Army wife wondering if her
husband will make it home in time to watch their
miracle happen.

This is for the childless Army wife, living in a town
or on a base alone where she is a complete stranger to
her surroundings.

This is for the women that feel like a third leg when
they go out with their friends and their husbands.

This is for the Army wife that canceled all her plans
to wait by the phone, and even though the phone broke
up and cut off every time you spoke to him, you waited
anyway.

This is a pledge to the women that cry themselves to
sleep in an empty bed.

This is to recognize the woman that felt like she was
dying inside when he said he had to go, but smiled for
him anyway.

This is for those of you that are faithfully in that
long line at the post office once a month, handling 2
large boxes and 2 small children like a pro.

This is for that woman that decided to remodel the
house to pass time, and then realized that she had no
idea what she was doing and sighed and wished she had
a little help.

This is for all the lonely nights, all the one-person
dinners, and all of the wandering thoughts because you
haven’t heard from him in days.

This is for the sad Army wives, the angry Army wives,
and the strong Army wives.
A toast to you for falling apart, and putting
yourselves back together. Because a pay check isn’t
enough, a body pillow in your bed is no consolation,
and a web cam can never compare.

This is for all of you no matter how easy or hard this
was for you. Our soldiers are brave, they are heroes,
but so are we. So the next time someone tells you that
they would never marry an Army guy, don’t bother
explaining to them that you can’t control who you
fall in love with. Just think of this and nod your
head, know that you are the stronger woman. Hold your
heads up high, hang that flag in your front yard,
stick 100 magnets on your car, and then give yourself
a pat on the back.

Be proud to be the woman that you are, be proud to be
an Army wife.

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Iraq War Vet To Hike 7,000 Miles Across America To Raise Funds For Military Families (@Hike4Heroes, @hikeforourheros, #milfam, #SOT)

U.S. Army Specialist Troy Yocum, an Iraq War Veteran, is hiking 7,000 miles across America to raise funds to help military families in need. Spc. Yocum’s organization A Soldier’s Hike For Heroes has a lofty goal of raising $5 million to support military families that have been affected by war. Take a moment to watch this video clip of Yocum arriving in New York City!

For information about Spc. Troy Yocum’s efforts see Drumhike.com

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Today’s Inspiration: Reaping The Blessings Of Freedom (#Independenceday, #military, #SOT)

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. ~Thomas Paine

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