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God; Guardian Angel; Fate; Karma; Serenity; Pure Dumb Luck?

 
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I served in the U.S. Army for 24 years; I’ve been around the world and witnessed things that would break your heart if you care about humanity. But that’s not the point of this post.

This is a long post about spirituality; if it does not interest you, I won’t feel bad if you want to go read about some lying dingbat that can’t even remember the name of the street on which she grew up.

In 2005, I and my family went to Fayetteville, North Carolina to search for a post retirement domicile; during previous assignments to Fort Bragg, the wife found a lot of friends and I wanted her to be comfortable with our retirement location. As an aside, I had no remaining relatives about whom I cared in Denver, so I thought that Fayetteville would be a fine place to reside. Additionally, after moving every 3 or 4 years, I wanted to stay in one place for awhile.

While house hunting, we looked at a minimum of 30 houses; none seemed to be what we wanted. One fateful morning, I followed the realtor into another candidate house. Without even proceeding beyond the entrance hallway, I felt calm, contented, and decided that THIS will be our house. Of course we looked at the rest of the house, but somehow I knew. In hindsight, I know that the decision was made for me, as the backyard is huge, so large that I spend two hours back there on a riding mower just to mow it every ten days. Had I seen the backyard first, I wouldn’t be in my current home.

After a brutal hurricane in 2011, Fayetteville was hit by a tornado. The tornado struck in a neighborhood in which we once resided; a neighborhood in which we almost bought a house. Hurricane Matthew devastated the region in 2016. Aside from losing power for a day and running water for two days, we had no major damage. Hurricane Florence just came over us and wrecked a whole lot of shit; it killed people and disrupted interstate commerce. We sat inside while hurricane force winds toppled trees and knocked out power; torrential rains fell that killed people and displaced people from their homes. Hurricane Florence, the 1,000 year rain event. We were very well prepared with stockpiles of water, batteries, and ammunition. We lost power one time for five minutes. We had minor damage to the exterior of our home.

Obviously, I thank God that we’re okay. I also have to thank the house. On that day in 2005, what caused me to choose to live here? A message from God? A sentient house that accepted us as occupants? Saint Michael (the Patron Saint of Paratroopers)? A Guardian Angel? Karma? Fate? Pure dumb luck? I don’t believe in the luck angle, as I have horrible luck. I am honestly convinced that it was God or my Guardian Angel that for some reason inexplicably continues to watch over me and mine.
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

“They’ve got us surrounded again, the poor bastards.” - U.S. Army Paratrooper at Bastogne
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Providence.
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Providence.
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I am quite convinced of that. But, why me? I'm pretty much a dumbass.
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

“They’ve got us surrounded again, the poor bastards.” - U.S. Army Paratrooper at Bastogne
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Most Likely Because You Already Exist In The Future.

In Truth Something Or Someone Loves You To Death.
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Most Likely Because You Already Exist In The Future.

In Truth Something Or Someone Loves You To Death.
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There are so many that died, were displaced, or denied creature comforts in the storm. Sure, I was prepared, but I didn't need to activate a single prepper action. The entire region is screwed for years; some are still trying to recover from Matthew two years ago.

I've done nothing to avoid the horror. I don't get it (I'm not special).
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

“They’ve got us surrounded again, the poor bastards.” - U.S. Army Paratrooper at Bastogne
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I've already procreated; I'm old and lazy and won't be leading anything in the future. I don't get it.
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

“They’ve got us surrounded again, the poor bastards.” - U.S. Army Paratrooper at Bastogne
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The Future Future.

The Big Picture.
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Believe in YourSelves. Believe in your Future.

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I've already procreated; I'm old and lazy and won't be leading anything in the future. I don't get it.
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Awwww, I wish you didn't feel this way...sigh I really do.

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It is always God.

If your guardian angel acts, it is on the command of God.
God Bless You!

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end
Isaiah 9:7

Wise men still seek Him.

And because **iniquity shall abound**, the love of many shall wax cold
Matthew 24:12

I do not give red.
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Just like sometimes shit happens... other times shit does not happen.
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Just like sometimes shit happens... other times shit does not happen.
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That is about the conclusion that I have come to, but I would still like to know why some poor cat gets flooded, yet I stay (relatively) dry. I sat under that stupid storm while it dropped buckets of rain on us, and came out fine. Our mailbox, on the other hand, finished up at a 60 degree angle.

Even that wasn't bad. It allowed me to set the mailbox in concrete like I wanted to do in 2016 after Hurricane Matthew, when the wife said to just prop it up with a brick. I just don't get it.
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

“They’ve got us surrounded again, the poor bastards.” - U.S. Army Paratrooper at Bastogne
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It is always God.

If your guardian angel acts, it is on the command of God.
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NO YOU just proved you don't know what God is...
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It is always God.

If your guardian angel acts, it is on the command of God.
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hesright
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It is always God.

If your guardian angel acts, it is on the command of God.
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NO YOU just proved you don't know what God is...
 Quoting: ALL IS ONE IS ALL


God is not a "what", God is a who. We will see who proved what in the not too distant future.
God Bless You!

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end
Isaiah 9:7

Wise men still seek Him.

And because **iniquity shall abound**, the love of many shall wax cold
Matthew 24:12

I do not give red.
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It is always God.

If your guardian angel acts, it is on the command of God.
 Quoting: godblessya


NO YOU just proved you don't know what God is...
 Quoting: ALL IS ONE IS ALL


God is not a "what", God is a who. We will see who proved what in the not too distant future.
 Quoting: godblessya


Okay. Was the serene feeling I got by simply entering the house God telling me what to do? I have no problem with it if that is the case.
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

“They’ve got us surrounded again, the poor bastards.” - U.S. Army Paratrooper at Bastogne
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Providence.
 Quoting: Synchronous


I am quite convinced of that. But, why me? I'm pretty much a dumbass.
 Quoting: Where Eagles Dare


.
... if you listen ... GOD WILL TELL YOU ...
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... blessings!!!!! ...
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Our family celebrates The Lord's Feasts:
[link to www.grafted-promise.net]

Fools and the dead don't change their minds. Fools won't and the dead can't.

When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar. You are only telling the world that you fear what he might say. Quoting: CountryWise

Amos 5:13 - Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.
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Providence.
 Quoting: Synchronous


I am quite convinced of that. But, why me? I'm pretty much a dumbass.
 Quoting: Where Eagles Dare


.
... if you listen ... GOD WILL TELL YOU ...
.
... blessings!!!!! ...
.
 Quoting: wisconsin


I'm listening. I'm old and lazy, and wish for nothing more than to be comfortable until I die. I like to watch movies until I fall asleep.
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

“They’ve got us surrounded again, the poor bastards.” - U.S. Army Paratrooper at Bastogne
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Believe in YourSelves. Believe in your Future.
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iommi
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

“They’ve got us surrounded again, the poor bastards.” - U.S. Army Paratrooper at Bastogne
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It is always God.

If your guardian angel acts, it is on the command of God.
 Quoting: godblessya


NO YOU just proved you don't know what God is...
 Quoting: ALL IS ONE IS ALL


God is not a "what", God is a who. We will see who proved what in the not too distant future.
 Quoting: godblessya


Okay. Was the serene feeling I got by simply entering the house God telling me what to do? I have no problem with it if that is the case.
 Quoting: Where Eagles Dare


Don't know, but God often gives a feeling of peace when you are on the path he has for you.
God Bless You!

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end
Isaiah 9:7

Wise men still seek Him.

And because **iniquity shall abound**, the love of many shall wax cold
Matthew 24:12

I do not give red.
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Just like sometimes shit happens... other times shit does not happen.
 Quoting: Byrddog


That is about the conclusion that I have come to, but I would still like to know why some poor cat gets flooded, yet I stay (relatively) dry. I sat under that stupid storm while it dropped buckets of rain on us, and came out fine. Our mailbox, on the other hand, finished up at a 60 degree angle.

Even that wasn't bad. It allowed me to set the mailbox in concrete like I wanted to do in 2016 after Hurricane Matthew, when the wife said to just prop it up with a brick. I just don't get it.
 Quoting: Where Eagles Dare



Sometimes animals or people chose to go or it was long decided. Don't mind about such things.

You got a humble vibe. I heard god likes that about us.

Stay safe.
~ Ad astra audacter eamus in alis fidelium ~

"Then the lion shall lie down with the lamb and the bear shall eat grass like the ox and the child shall play on the hole of the asp and nothing shall hurt nor destroy in all My Holy Mountain."

[Isaiah 11:6]

~ A R K
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Praise God and you are correct no such thing as luck...hf
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I'm listening. I'm old and lazy, and wish for nothing more than to be comfortable until I die. I like to watch movies until I fall asleep.
 Quoting: Where Eagles Dare


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... laughing01 ... He may be saving the BEST for LAST! ...
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Our family celebrates The Lord's Feasts:
[link to www.grafted-promise.net]

Fools and the dead don't change their minds. Fools won't and the dead can't.

When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar. You are only telling the world that you fear what he might say. Quoting: CountryWise

Amos 5:13 - Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps silent, for it is an evil time.
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I served in the U.S. Army for 24 years; I’ve been around the world and witnessed things that would break your heart if you care about humanity. But that’s not the point of this post.

This is a long post about spirituality; if it does not interest you, I won’t feel bad if you want to go read about some lying dingbat that can’t even remember the name of the street on which she grew up.

In 2005, I and my family went to Fayetteville, North Carolina to search for a post retirement domicile; during previous assignments to Fort Bragg, the wife found a lot of friends and I wanted her to be comfortable with our retirement location. As an aside, I had no remaining relatives about whom I cared in Denver, so I thought that Fayetteville would be a fine place to reside. Additionally, after moving every 3 or 4 years, I wanted to stay in one place for awhile.

While house hunting, we looked at a minimum of 30 houses; none seemed to be what we wanted. One fateful morning, I followed the realtor into another candidate house. Without even proceeding beyond the entrance hallway, I felt calm, contented, and decided that THIS will be our house. Of course we looked at the rest of the house, but somehow I knew. In hindsight, I know that the decision was made for me, as the backyard is huge, so large that I spend two hours back there on a riding mower just to mow it every ten days. Had I seen the backyard first, I wouldn’t be in my current home.

After a brutal hurricane in 2011, Fayetteville was hit by a tornado. The tornado struck in a neighborhood in which we once resided; a neighborhood in which we almost bought a house. Hurricane Matthew devastated the region in 2016. Aside from losing power for a day and running water for two days, we had no major damage. Hurricane Florence just came over us and wrecked a whole lot of shit; it killed people and disrupted interstate commerce. We sat inside while hurricane force winds toppled trees and knocked out power; torrential rains fell that killed people and displaced people from their homes. Hurricane Florence, the 1,000 year rain event. We were very well prepared with stockpiles of water, batteries, and ammunition. We lost power one time for five minutes. We had minor damage to the exterior of our home.

Obviously, I thank God that we’re okay. I also have to thank the house. On that day in 2005, what caused me to choose to live here? A message from God? A sentient house that accepted us as occupants? Saint Michael (the Patron Saint of Paratroopers)? A Guardian Angel? Karma? Fate? Pure dumb luck? I don’t believe in the luck angle, as I have horrible luck. I am honestly convinced that it was God or my Guardian Angel that for some reason inexplicably continues to watch over me and mine.
 Quoting: Where Eagles Dare


God does watch over us and He speaks to us in a still small voice if we listen.

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Providence.
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I am quite convinced of that. But, why me? I'm pretty much a dumbass.
 Quoting: Where Eagles Dare


"Coincidence is when God remains anonymous".

God knows your heart.

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I've already procreated; I'm old and lazy and won't be leading anything in the future. I don't get it.
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Maybe spiritually value isn't determined by whether someone can still procreate or whichever other physical trait





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