Chaplain's Corner
with Ed Osbourn
Being Spiritually Prepared In Times Of Adversity
Being spiritually prepared and self reliant during times of adversity is essential to our eternal well-being. When disaster strikes or adversity befalls us, our testimonies do not depend on the testimonies of others. We seek our own spiritual experiences from and through preparation from praying daily, studying the scriptures, and exercising faith in God. We turn to our Heavenly Father for His help, strength, and inspiration to resolve our own difficult problems. By doing so, we are also able to strengthen others in their times of spiritual need.
Each of us faces adversity in life, but God is our Strength. In times of trouble, let us run to Him who has promised to be our Comfort and Refuge, our Redeemer and Friend. Every nation also faces adversity; may ours find God as her strength.
Dear Lord, we thank Thee for these days wherein we are given the freedom to make decisions for the betterment of our Legion, our Post, and the community in which we live – to obtain knowledge and the wherewithal to better care for our veterans and their families - how to combine these efforts for a better America, always being mindful that we are “one nation under God”. We pray that this will be our goal – knowing that when we place our trust in Thee we are assured of Thy blessing. We know, Lord all things are possible with Thee. Help us to be worthy as we claim this blessing. For God and Country. Amen