Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Garden Musings
I was out this morning, weeding the garden (and rock picking!). I had a really nice time with the Lord! I do not like to garden. I don't like to get dirty, or hot, and I don't like bugs. But, this morning, it was enjoyable.
I know why Adam and Eve liked to walk and talk with God in the cool of the morning. It is so peaceful, and quiet--no distractions, just them & God.
As I was weeding, I was thinking of how our life is so much like my little garden. Weeds grow up--trying to choke out, and use up the good nutrients for our fruit (vegetable) producing plants. I had some weeds, that had wrapped themselves right around the plants. Gently, tenderly, I removed them. God is like the gentle, tender gardener--helping to remove those things that get our mind off Him, that crowd out our walk with Him. So, I will gently remove the weeds closest to the plants--but, beware of the ones in the rows, I am ruthless with my little digger!!! So, what things are choking out your walk with the Lord?? Are you enjoying your time with the Lord??
We need to water that garden,too, and the water for our Spiritual Life, is reading the Bible. (here is where that part of the analogy breaks down--because I can overwater my garden, but, a person can never over water their Spiritual garden--you can never overload on reading the Bible too much!)
Another thought I had, was--vegetable bearing plants are only hear for a season, and they have one purpose to be here--to produce! We, each one of us, is only on this earth for a season--am I being productive for the Lord?? Am I bearing much fruit for Him? Are you??
I'm a little different when it comes to my plants. :) I talk to them. I tell them how the Creator has made them, and that they are here to provide food for my family, and how they are doing such a great job. I got to thinking--I wonder how often God is waiting for us to talk to Him, as He yearns for our praise and adoration, and communion. I love the verse that says, "Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near." Psalm 55:6
So, are you seeking God? Have you had your rich, quiet time with the Lord??
I know why Adam and Eve liked to walk and talk with God in the cool of the morning. It is so peaceful, and quiet--no distractions, just them & God.
As I was weeding, I was thinking of how our life is so much like my little garden. Weeds grow up--trying to choke out, and use up the good nutrients for our fruit (vegetable) producing plants. I had some weeds, that had wrapped themselves right around the plants. Gently, tenderly, I removed them. God is like the gentle, tender gardener--helping to remove those things that get our mind off Him, that crowd out our walk with Him. So, I will gently remove the weeds closest to the plants--but, beware of the ones in the rows, I am ruthless with my little digger!!! So, what things are choking out your walk with the Lord?? Are you enjoying your time with the Lord??
We need to water that garden,too, and the water for our Spiritual Life, is reading the Bible. (here is where that part of the analogy breaks down--because I can overwater my garden, but, a person can never over water their Spiritual garden--you can never overload on reading the Bible too much!)
Another thought I had, was--vegetable bearing plants are only hear for a season, and they have one purpose to be here--to produce! We, each one of us, is only on this earth for a season--am I being productive for the Lord?? Am I bearing much fruit for Him? Are you??
I'm a little different when it comes to my plants. :) I talk to them. I tell them how the Creator has made them, and that they are here to provide food for my family, and how they are doing such a great job. I got to thinking--I wonder how often God is waiting for us to talk to Him, as He yearns for our praise and adoration, and communion. I love the verse that says, "Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near." Psalm 55:6
So, are you seeking God? Have you had your rich, quiet time with the Lord??
Monday, July 4, 2011
Little Secrets
My dad is the GREATEST!!! He has so many neat ideas on how to fix things, and to get them to work!! I am working on the glider rocker, and I was going to get rid of all the springs (even though only 1 broke). Dad told me how to put a new spring in (if I can just find one!) The websites I had read, said not to install a zigzag spring yourself, but to take it to a furniture repair place, as it was too dangerous. I forgot that my dad made furniture, and used those springs! So, he told me that I should find a spring, and he would be able to help me get the new spring on.
Also, we had the trailer out one day, and we picked up a sofa for my parents. We were having trouble with the light plug on the truck, and Dad asked me if I still had some of my Pepsi. Yes, I did. So, Dad told me to put a little bit of pop inside the plugs, let it set a bit, and then shake it out. The lights worked perfectly!!! Dad has so many cool ideas like that!! And, you should see his workshop!!! So organized!!
My neat idea came when we were looking for a new stove, which I didn't need after all. Did you know they have ovens that steam clean?? Well, that got me thinking! I do not like cleaning out the microwave. Everyone is *supposed* to put a wrap on their food, but, most times it doesn't happen. Then, the splatters get cooked on. So, my thought--take a cup of water in a microwave safe dish, and heat it 3-4 minutes. Then, just wipe out the microwave. It works!
Also, we had the trailer out one day, and we picked up a sofa for my parents. We were having trouble with the light plug on the truck, and Dad asked me if I still had some of my Pepsi. Yes, I did. So, Dad told me to put a little bit of pop inside the plugs, let it set a bit, and then shake it out. The lights worked perfectly!!! Dad has so many cool ideas like that!! And, you should see his workshop!!! So organized!!
My neat idea came when we were looking for a new stove, which I didn't need after all. Did you know they have ovens that steam clean?? Well, that got me thinking! I do not like cleaning out the microwave. Everyone is *supposed* to put a wrap on their food, but, most times it doesn't happen. Then, the splatters get cooked on. So, my thought--take a cup of water in a microwave safe dish, and heat it 3-4 minutes. Then, just wipe out the microwave. It works!
Happy Independence Day!
I am so grateful to God for the freedoms we enjoy in our free country! Be thankful to the ones who have given us our freedoms, and those who continue to fight so we can stay free! Even though our country celebrates this Independence Day, may we remember we are to be Dependent on God. I hope that everyone who reads this post, has a spiritual freedom, that you have given your life to Jesus Christ, and made Him Lord of your life.
I'm not sure if all of us will be going to the fireworks display, as my little punkin, Matthew, is not well at all. He started in with a fever yesterday afternoon. Then, he started vomiting during the night. He is up now, and taking some ice chips. We shall see how that goes.
We plan on having the Light Show tonight, before the fireworks display, and passing out flyers for The Power Team, and also for Sports Camp.
I am making sure I don't "wreck the 4th", as I did last year--LOL! I was told last year, that I wrecked the 4th, because I didn't buy sparklers, and we didn't have s'mores. Apparently, every year we do both. This year, I am making up for it! I bought some little tanks that you light the back, and they drive and fire. I also bought some spinners, that you nail to a post, and light up the ends. And sparklers. ;-) We will have s'mores before we go, and then, we will take popcorn, and caramel corn to the display.
What are your plans?
I'm not sure if all of us will be going to the fireworks display, as my little punkin, Matthew, is not well at all. He started in with a fever yesterday afternoon. Then, he started vomiting during the night. He is up now, and taking some ice chips. We shall see how that goes.
We plan on having the Light Show tonight, before the fireworks display, and passing out flyers for The Power Team, and also for Sports Camp.
I am making sure I don't "wreck the 4th", as I did last year--LOL! I was told last year, that I wrecked the 4th, because I didn't buy sparklers, and we didn't have s'mores. Apparently, every year we do both. This year, I am making up for it! I bought some little tanks that you light the back, and they drive and fire. I also bought some spinners, that you nail to a post, and light up the ends. And sparklers. ;-) We will have s'mores before we go, and then, we will take popcorn, and caramel corn to the display.
What are your plans?
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