11/21/13

I Believe

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born.
A Death Certificate shows that we died.
 Pictures show that we live!

Here are some important concepts that a person can believe in.

I Believe...
That just because two people argue,
It doesn't mean they don't love each other.
And just because they don't argue,
It doesn't mean they do love each other.

I Believe...
That we don't have to change friends if
We understand that friends change.

I Believe....
That no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you,
every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.

I Believe.....
That true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I Believe...
That you can do something in an instant
That will give you heartache for life.

I Believe....
That it's taking me a long time
To become the person I want to be.

I Believe...
That you should always leave loved ones with Loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.

I Believe....
That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I Believe....
That we are responsible for what
We do, no matter how we feel.

I Believe..
That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I Believe....
That heroes are the people
who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I Believe....
That my best friend and I
can do anything or nothing
and have the best time..

I Believe....
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're
down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I Believe...
That sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry, but that
doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I Believe...
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had
And what you've learned from them 
and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I Believe.....
That it isn't always enough,
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn
to forgive yourself.

I Believe...
That no matter how bad
your heart is broken,
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I Believe....
That our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are, but,
we are responsible for who we become.

I Believe...
That you shouldn't be
so eager to find out a secret.
It could change your life forever.

I Believe....
Two people can look at the exact same
Thing and see something totally different.

I Believe...
That your life can be changed
in a matter of hours
by people who don't even know you.

I Believe...
That even when you think
you have no more to give,
When a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.

I Believe...
That credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.

I Believe...
That the people you care about
most in life are taken from you too soon.

I Believe...
That you should send this to
all of the people that matter to you

'The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything they have.

11/10/13

Prayers for our Veterans for Vetran's Day


Chaplain Terry Austin, Advanced Airborne School, Fort Bragg
 

Heavenly Father, hear my call; for through the sky I will soon fall.  Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door, I pray for your will, nothing less, nothing more.  One thousand, two thousand, three thousand, four . . . My canopy fill fore I count any more.  Give me courage, in the midst of my fear, to enjoy your worlds beauty from way up here.  From jumpers and obstacles float me clear, and safely to the drop zone help me steer.  Feet and knees together, preparing myself to land, never more aware that Im secure within your hand.  Guide and help me, as  I quickly get to my feet, to conquer every obstacle til the mission is complete.  In our Lords name I shall forever pray, because Im Airborne and Prayerborne all the way. AMEN 

Jumpmaster Prayer
Chaplain Terry Austin, Advanced Airborne School, Fort Bragg

Heavenly Father, you have created the earth and sky, and have given man the ingenuity to leave the earth in flight and return by parachute.  In my chosen profession as a Jumpmaster, I have accepted responsibility in a task in which there is no margin for error, no second chance to do it right next time, or do it over again.  I humbly realize that when I stand before a jumper and inspect that I am taking his life into my hands.  Help me to realize my own limitations and to concentrate fully on each person and on each task. Lord, help me to never ever take anything for granted as a Jumpmaster. Through your gifts and training I have the eyes, hands, and mind to be a Jumpmaster.  Help me to never be complacent but always be determined to further sharpen and hone my skills.

And Lord, when I report to you for my final manifest call may I hear you say, Well done Jumpmaster, my faithful servant enter into your reward.             AMEN 

Paratrooper Prayers
101st Airborne, #1 Source- CH LTC Douglas Carver, 101st Abn Division (Airmoble)
 

Dear God, your ancient prophet has told us that, ...they who wait for the  Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like  eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not  faint. (Is 40:31) Flying on the wings of eagles is exhilarating. It is  the running and the walking that are difficult. Teach us to wait upon you  so that we might yet run the race of life, and walk the path of faith in  true service to you and all humanity.  Amen. #2Almighty God, who has created the heavens above, and has selected from  your creatures some to receive the gift of flight, grant to those who  mount up as with the wings of eagles in defense of their country, the  sword of righteousness and the swiftness of angels. May their descent be  as lightning from above, and the strength of their arms like rolling  thunder, that breaking upon the adversary with sudden fury, they may put  him to confusion, for the defense of liberty, and for the increase of  freedom.  Amen. Source:  LTC Douglas Carver, 

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