7/15/2025
"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me
you may have peace. In the world you will
have tribulations; but be of good cheer,
I have overcome the world."
John 16:33
As usual, I got a late start on this tonight, so I'll be posting tomorrow. The rain was supposed to come this afternoon, then later, much later, but it never came!! I decided to avoid the outside work with the exception of watering plants, checking for cucumbers, encouraging my zucchini plants to rise and shine, and to feed and brush Alex who happened to come looking for food. That rascal cat does not seem to notice that the berries he has been rolling in have matted his fur so badly that I will have no choice but to cut them out. He did the same thing last year, but gradually I was able to groom him without leaving obvious bald spots. He has his dignity!
Today we spent the morning looking at the flooding in the basement, on the side my daddy had carpeted, that now is my son' beloved dungeon. There is a crack in the foundation which may have been from normal settling over the years, but I am sure it was aided by the rock quarry blasts that have shaken our homes for all the years I can remember. The house is brick, and the walls are plastered, and more than once I have witnessed a crack spread across the wall or ceiling in response to the blasting up the road. Other neighbors report the same experience, but there is little we can do. There was also a split in the tubing to the sump pump, so Daniel had to race against time, as the water rose to replace the damaged tubing with a new one. Fortunately, we keep those things on hand. In spite of the spewing water from the split, the sump pump managed to keep the water down. It has rained so many days, but fortunately other than the basement, we are in good shape. My maple tree hasn't lost any more limbs, and the crepe myrtles are blooming!
Monday night, around supper time, I noticed that we had a little visitor camping out under the stove. So, this afternoon I had to pull out all the pans in the drawer beneath the stove, clean the floor and then the drawer. We set a trap, and I proceeded to scour the pans. Noticing that some of the older muffin pans and flat pans belonging to my mama needed a little extra tender loving care, I decided I'd spend some extra time scrubbing. Before mama passed away she became a little despondent, so perhaps that's why things were not as tidy. My mama and daddy had always been sticklers for tidiness, so this gave me much to consider as I tried my best to restore the old friends. This ole place needs so much work, and all I want to do is to make it sparkle and shine again. One day at a time, I guess.
I managed to fit in vacuuming dead bugs from the windows, and a few dead ones Mia had enjoyed and abandoned for me to clean up on the floor. Next, the bathroom floor and a little nick and tuck. At least it's a good start...or finish seeing that it is late now.
I missed a couple of online meetings, but I did attend a new training for Harvest, and I tuned in to the Faith Advisory Council prayer time. Fortunately, I did not have to "make an appearance" as the calls were audio only; I was a little messy from the day's cleaning.
Things like this may be unpleasant, like flooding in the basement and the smells that accompany it, or my little visitor who left me a few memories of his visit under the stove. Most things are just life, and regardless of how tedious mundane things become, we praise God for the blessings He has given to us.
The day began with praise and it ended the same. There were a few emails and news bulletins that disturbed me, and I prayed that God would divinely intervene. Jesus warned us that things were going to happen, and people would be deceived. I must admit that it is very disturbing to see people I care about and love struggle over the basics of faith in God. Wars and rumors of war, changes in weather conditions increasing rapidly across the globe, many people are dying, most I pray are ready to meet Jesus. Only He knows the number of our days.
What is unbelievable to me is that people are not aware, regardless of the warnings from people who know, that advancements in technology or science are not necessarily better or of God. I am extremely concerned with the introduction of AI into every area of life. The pop ups on my computer with Windows 11 are aggravating to say the least. I have denied access to these programs, but they continue to show up asking if I need help. The same with the advent of TikTok the social media god of this age. It was developed by Chinese entrepreneurs, but the majority of the company is owned by "global institutional investors," according to Google. Still, so many young people have been exposed to evil on this app, yet adults find it to be as popular as the younger generations in spite of warnings. Your will, Father, be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Over the months, and at least two years, I have stopped following certain ministries, as I am witnessing fear over faith. There's been talk of storing up for the tribulation to include arms and munitions. It almost sounds like the movie, Red Dawn! Another concern is about buying gold and protecting our 401k. Honestly, my 401k is so small that it wouldn't exchange for much. Plus one has to have money in order to exchange for gold or silver. The point is there is incessant chatter about this subject. I was appalled that a leader I follow, who had scheduled a meeting to pray for the floods in Texas began by speaking of purchasing gold. Scripture is being used, and I am getting dizzy by it all. I don't understand panic, and I have witnessed more and more. My Bible says to keep my eyes on Jesus! He is the Commander of the Army, and the one who watches over me. He tells me to cut the head off the snake. There are many things that I do understand, and I still prefer sitting in God's presence, talking to Him, listening. I have faith that God will guide in what I may or may not need to do.
There are other things, I probably could go on all night. Tomorrow is another day!
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