On this day, 19 May 2008, Marine Cpl. William J. Cooper, 22, of Eupora, Miss.; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine, Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; was killed, while supporting combat operations, near Garmsir, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Philippians 1:21
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
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The ultimate question in each of our lives is simply this: Do we have something to live for that is also worth dying for? As Paul faced possible death in prison, his answer was "Yes!" He could boldly and honestly say, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."Christ was his answer, reason for living, and hope beyond death. Our faith should lead us to say something similar or we don't have a hope that won't perish, spoil, or fade kept for us in heaven. (1 Peter 1:4) Please, dear friend in Jesus, I am praying that you and I can celebrate together in the presence of our Lord Jesus when we are made like him as we see him as he genuinely is in glory. (1 John 3:1-3; Colossians 3:1-4)
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
A comment about the text.
The ultimate question in each of our lives is simply this: Do we have something to live for that is also worth dying for? As Paul faced possible death in prison, his answer was "Yes!" He could boldly and honestly say, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."Christ was his answer, reason for living, and hope beyond death. Our faith should lead us to say something similar or we don't have a hope that won't perish, spoil, or fade kept for us in heaven. (1 Peter 1:4) Please, dear friend in Jesus, I am praying that you and I can celebrate together in the presence of our Lord Jesus when we are made like him as we see him as he genuinely is in glory. (1 John 3:1-3; Colossians 3:1-4)
On this day, 20 May 2008, Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph A. Moore, 54, of Boise, Idaho; assigned to the 124th Wing, Idaho Air National Guard, Gowen Field, Idaho; died from natural causes while deployed to Djibouti. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
1st Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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Our worries are often heavy because we refuse to put them down. We don't cast our burdens upon the Lord. Let's consciously put our future in his hands TODAY. Let's trust our worrisome fears to his care TODAY. We know he loves us. We know he longs to sustain and comfort us because of what he has done to save us in Jesus. Let's cast all of our anxiety on the LORD TODAY, because he cares for each of us!
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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Our worries are often heavy because we refuse to put them down. We don't cast our burdens upon the Lord. Let's consciously put our future in his hands TODAY. Let's trust our worrisome fears to his care TODAY. We know he loves us. We know he longs to sustain and comfort us because of what he has done to save us in Jesus. Let's cast all of our anxiety on the LORD TODAY, because he cares for each of us!