7/10/2025
Once the days turn to double digits, the days turns quickly into another month, and so it goes. It seems at first, at the beginning of the new month, that the days are so slow, or at least it seems so to me. I have heard it said that when a person gets older that the days pass more quickly. Whereas I don't know if that is accurate, as for me, certain days appear to drag by ever so slowly. As usual, this day went by quickly. I had my Harvest group meeting tonight, then I was supposed to attend another meeting, but I lost the invitation and forgot which group it was. I usually write these things down, but I have so many invitations lately that I just began to "delete, delete, delete!" I guess I went over board just a wee bit! I know that sounds terrible, as I dearly care about each event, but sometimes I need a breather. To be frank, I have been taking a little time in the evenings this week to watch a little television. I am not much of a couch potato, and although I love movies, that just hasn't been my life for quite awhile. But when I do indulge myself, it is generally to re-watch a favorite friend or old time series, like Highway to Heaven or Little House on the Prairie, or the newer ones are The Chosen, and now The House of David. I just finished the eight episodes of the first season, and I can hardly wait to see what happens next. Season One ended with David holding Goliath's head while the Israeli army rode into battle against the Philistines. I did enjoy the production, as it was quite nicely done, but it was not as Biblically accurate, in my humble opinion, as The Chosen. It made the account of David's early life more interesting and quite believable, as I know the Bible cannot contain every detail. So I wholeheartedly recommend it, and I am anxious for Season 2.
First thing this morning I had to ask God to forgive me, as I've been a bit out of sorts, impatient, with an attitude. I haven't been myself, and it is not necessarily because I overdid and was burned out. No, I am just tired of the way people are treating each other, especially how they are treating God and professing Christians are treating each other. My life is simple. I trust God, take Him at His word, or at least I hope I do. Each day I am provided with a word from the Lord before I begin my day. It's really uncanny the way it happens, then it's confirmed once or twice, so I know it's God. When I was taking my shower this morning, I was praying, as I generally do while cleansing myself with the water, - why not with the washing of the word - I stopped to quote Psalm 51:10-13 as I am usually in the habit of doing in order to keep myself pure before God. I had started to put on the whole armor of God, but I stopped after putting on the loin girdle of truth - Jesus who is the way, the truth, the life!, to say these words. This psalm by David is a song of repentance, and I felt it is very important to remind myself of the words: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You."
After bearing my heart and soul to Abba, I was able to finish putting on the rest of the armor, each piece carefully examined and correctly positioned on my spiritual body. I finished up some morning work, and morning quickly drifted into afternoon. I became flustered again while trying to find the air pump for my exercise ball I had asked my son to bring upstairs from the basement. I needed the support for my back, and it is one of the best ways to massage tight muscles. It's also fun to bounce up and down on, but I limit that sort of activity these days. I've had mishaps, much earlier in life, when I bounced myself right off into the floor. I had become rather enthusiastic, as you might imagine, but I'm certain there was reason. After searching obvious places where I may have stashed the pump, I gave up the hunt. I was too lazy to go outside in the hot, humid weather to get my tire pump from the car. It's been a bit more comfortable inside the house, and besides I need to move on to the next thing to do.
After checking with my son, Daniel, about his preferences for supper, I decided to make a broccoli and chicken casserole, so I began to gather the ingredients. Still feeling a bit disgruntled over my lack of accomplishment today, I decided that before I did anything else that I needed to praise God and dance! So I put on God's Great Dance Floor by Chris Tomlin, and I boogied in the kitchen, frightening the cat out of her wits! After playing that song twice, I decided that I needed Praise by Elevation Worship, and after that Praise performed by Solu Israel, so I could practice my Hebrew for the day! Revisiting those moments brings a smile to my face even now. I am revived for the second time today!
The hour is late, and the mosquitoes are finding their way into my bedroom for their nightly snack of AB+ juice! How could they survive without me!
As I begin to close out this post for tonight, I am listening to soft music entitled, Songbirds of the Spring by Tim Janis. He and his wife, Elizabeth, live in the Rocky Mountains in a log home surrounded by nature. He arranges instrumental music, mostly hymns, with photos and sounds of nature. He has a YouTube account, and his music is so welcoming and calming, spiritually uplifting. They seem to enjoy an idyllic life in their native woods, and if it wasn't a sin, I'd envy them, because it's the life I'd choose. But alas, I am here in Virginia, and we don't have to say any more. I miss Northern New Mexico where I lived in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains for thirty five years of my life. About the time it turns autumn when the leaves turn colors in October, I'll hopefully be traveling that way. The aspens will be in full bloom, and it will be so breathtakingly beautiful. I'll be sure to take photos and share.
Until then, I bid you shalom and good night. Thank God for His blessings and His incredible gift of life. He is worthy of praise!!
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