Keeping Close by His Side
lauren on Oct 11 2008 at 11:48 am | Filed under: uncertain times
My life is very uneventful as of late. We’re beginning to settle in and find a routine that works for us.
I keep trying to think of things to blog about but the most I get from each idea is just a few sentences before I bore myself to sleep. If I can’t stay awake long enough to write a full post I’m smart enough to know my writing will undoubtedly have the same affect (effect?) on you.
[Quick aside: does anyone have an easy way of remembering which of those words should be used when? They trip me up every time and even after I've googled their meanings and usage I always seem to forget.]
Unless of course there are readers out there with insomnia. Let me know and I’ll be more than happy to help you out. In fact, this post may be all you need.
…Anyway, one of my favorite things to do in this house is to read my Bible each morning in my recliner. You know, the one I wanted so badly in the furniture store a few years back, the same one that Julian decided was to become his once it entered the house, yeah that one. Well I reclaimed it when we moved in here and now it faces out to the backyard overlooking the deck, trees, and hills. It’s a beautiful view that reminds me to start the day and my quiet time with thanksgiving.
My day needs to start that way during these uncertain times. Especially if I’ve made the mistake of watching the news before heading off to bed the night before. I’m tired of hearing that the sky is falling. It’s working my last nerve to think that a liberal (fiscally and morally liberal) democrat may be running this panicked, lost nation in a few months. Sadly, the alternative doesn’t make me feel all warm and fuzzy either.
After a stretch of about a week or so where I began to feel the stress and strain of the drama-loving media’s 24/7 blathering, I decided I needed to keep the television off and turn on His Word more often instead. It’s helped tremendously! it’s so easy to forget that it’s the lost world’s viewpoint I’m hearing and not that of someone who truly knows Who’s in control.
God will never leave me nor forsake me no matter how many historic dips, twists, and turns our economy, government and climate take. He is in this for the long haul and I’m sticking as close to His side as possible. It’s where that warm, fuzzy feeling can be found after all.
Yay! You’re alive! And well! And happy! Praise God!
I know what you mean about the news……… I think we’re all feeling that. I stayed up until 1 AM last night sewing some homemade Christmas gifts, and my husband said he’d take care of Hunter in the morning and allow me to sleep in … but Hunter came in at 8 in the morning (yes, there is a point to this story), and turned the TV on to watch Dora, but all I saw on the screen was “WE INTERRUPT THIS REGULARLY BROADCASTED SHOW FOR A SPECIAL BULLETIN.” Do you really think I could go to sleep after that? All I could think about was going to the grocery store, stocking my pantry, and getting non-perishable foods I can store in the basement.
And do you know what my husband said? Stop worrying that the sky is falling. Those exact same words. Honest. So I really needed this reminder to keep close to His side!
And … we spent $350 on groceries today. ACK!
And … I would venture to add “communistic, marxist ideology” to your description of said democrat, but you know… it isn’t my blog or anything like that… ehem!
Peace out, sister… peace out.
I can’t remember effect/affect, either. I was hoping someone else would post so I could use their trick myself!!!
The general rule is as follows:
Affect is a verb meaning “to Act upon or to influence”
Effect is a noun meaning “rEsult or consequence”
Have a great week!
Amen and amen to your last paragraph, Lauren. Even in Canada, listening to the news and all the talking heads and analysts, it can be overwhelming. Praise God for who He is and His Word that never changes.
I get the warm fuzzies when spending time with the Lord as well - we are two peas in a pod!! miss you!!
I’m so sick of hearing all the bad stuff that is happening now or is to come! People get it together and find some peace. I’m so thankful for a relationship with the Lord who never fails and is always the same yesterday, today and tomorrow! That’s all that matters to me!!
I’m so thankful for a relationship with the Lord who never fails and is always the same yesterday, today and tomorrow!
Hey! There you are! I have been wondering where you were and how you were doing. You went a long time without posting, but I didn’t give up hope in hearing from you again. I can’t tell you how happy I am that you guys are moved and finally getting settled. May God continue to bless you and your family in your new home.
I love this part of what you wrote and will need to remember it often as our lives will be uprooted in the next 7 months or so…
“God will never leave me nor forsake me no matter how many historic dips, twists, and turns our economy, government and climate take. He is in this for the long haul and I’m sticking as close to His side as possible. It’s where that warm, fuzzy feeling can be found after all.”
Thanks for the inspiration, Lauren.
Did you get lost in that new house of yours?