2/5/2026
"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want."
Psalm 23:1
Where do I begin? Today was a very good day, and I was in a good mood, but then that is how I generally am - mood wise, that is. Lately, I've been concerned about some things, but whatever is going on, I seem to take most things in stride. And believe me, much has been going on of late, but regardless, I am determined to figure things out, with God's help. Today was one of those days. My sister has been so kind to me by helping me with grocery shopping, doctor's visits, and today with shopping for a new car. We headed out mid morning, and we spent the better part of the afternoon checking out possibilities. We had our eye on a great deal, but the test drive revealed a probable transmission problem. Fortunately, I have a great feel for idiosyncrasies, and my son, who's a mechanic, confirmed my suspicions. Very disappointing, but at least we have a good feel and understanding of cars. Our next possibility proved to be a much better car, with a great warranty, but it would require taking out a loan, and I'm not so certain that I want to do that. I'm never one to make decisions quickly or easily, as I like to consider my options. I imagine that's a good character trait, plus the Bible says to owe no man anything but to love one another. But then, there are times in life where we have to pay as we go. The experience was very enlightening as we learned how these car deals are put together from the young man assisting us. In fact he kept mentioning his mother, who it appeared is a God-fearing woman and who has obviously instructed her son well in God's laws and in kindness. I look forward to visiting with this young man again, as it would be great to give him our business. The dealership certainly found a great employee with a great understanding of customer service. I've never been "yes ma'am-ed" so much in one day, but it was nice.
Once home I had to finish getting ready for my evening Bible study, so I didn't have much time to think about the day. My son had been looking online for days checking out used cars. We never realized how many car dealers there were in the area. I imagine I got so used to living in small towns in New Mexico that I never considered how many places there were here. But then, moving back here after so many years has really been an eye-opener for me. A lot changes in thirty-five years!
Bible study went well, and we have another new and welcomed addition to our ladies' group. Sometimes that makes me a bit timid, as I never know the personality of a new person, but I always manage to muddle through. We've been studying the gospel of Luke, and tonight the discussion was about Jesus' choosing the twelve disciples. I like to refer to the series The Chosen when considering personalities in Jesus' circle and those he encountered. Although the series embellishes somewhat, which is typical for television shows, I feel that Dallas has done a great job in capturing the character of the disciples by the scriptural descriptions and what's not said in scriptures but is implied in the culture. At any rate it's fun to think about why Jesus made the choices He did when gathering His followers. When the Pharisees and other religious leaders complained to Jesus about the company He kept, Jesus told them that he did not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners. I don't think they every fully grasped what He was trying to tell them, as they squabbled quite a bit about the people Jesus preferred to spend His time with. We had a great discussion, and the even went by quickly.
Tomorrow is another day, but I'm not planning on leaving the home, rather I have things to attend to right here. My cat, Alex, got pretty confused about my not being home all day, but once we returned, he soon came scratching at the door. He's getting pretty spoiled and has taken nicely to staying inside on these extremely cold days. He loves to sleep all day on my bed, and I'm getting used to having the mischievous fellow around. Next week we'll try the search again for the car, but I am still holding out for a miracle, and no one has been able to talk me out of that possibility. God moves in mysterious ways, and I need some of those right now. Until then, I'll be patient and keep my eyes on Him.
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