As I wandered around here yeterday morning after finishing up my time in here.... I noticed hubby sitting outside, but decided NOT to go out... I started to clear off the bed in here that was still piled with my things from the suitcase. So I finished emptying the suitcase and got it put away and hubby comes in and sort of admonishes me with a "I thought you would come outside and sit with me because it is so nice out' comment. I jsut shrugged and said no, I wanted to get some things done and continued working on putting my things away.
I offered to fix him breakfast but he said that was ok, he would fix something so I let that go. I did sit down with him and ate an English Muffin..... then I got back up and told him I was going shopping.... I had a few things I wanted to get... but nothing specifically. Going to JoAnn's for sure.... and I did go... and walked out empty-handed. Didn't even buy yarn - can you believe it? I still have a lot of yarn (granted most are just one skein of a color) and I am still trying to get it used up. Slowly, I am... finished yet another baby blanket yesterday. From there I went to Ross... I did buy a couple Christmas gifts and a couple other things. On to Hobby Lobby... I bought some material there... still dreaming of making some things. Then I came back home and crochet'd. Why do I want to quit work and have this type of boring life?
When hubby left for his workout session I turned on a movie and just got started with the youngest son called; I think he must have been alone and needed someone to talk to. His wife as at the P-T conference, daughter at work and I'm not sure where the one son was. We 'talked' about 1/2 hour I'd guess. I turned the movie back on and my little sister called. I finally just turned the tv off. Hubby came back home and started watching his games. After an hour with my sister I tossed the idea around of cleaning up and going out to eat or fix something here at home. Didn't want to do either, but finally fixed a steak in the air fryer and cooked tator tots in the oven. That was dinner last night. Not even any green vegetables! I have about ten minutes and I need to get ready to head over for my gym appointment this morning. I really wanted to go back to sleep this morning, but because of that, had to stay awake. Next week they go back to 5PM versus 7AM like this morning.
Isaiah 26:4 (NKJV): "Trust in the LORD forever, for in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength."
It's been awhile since I've read Isaiah, but definitely don't remember YAH versus YAHWEH.... interesting. What do you think that means? Huh. Jus tscanning comments on google, it still means LORD, just as YAHWEH does. I may research that more later, if I don't forget. I'm running out of time.
Bottom line of that scripture is that we should always trust in the Lord, for in Him, we have everlasting strength. I know that many times I would have given up. I am sure that applies to many of you as well. Life is hard, do you agree? It seems that in many cases, if something can go wrong, it will - just as in many cases things will go right as well. But do you trust God no matter what situation happens, whatever comes to you, at you, or against you?
I can honestly say that no matter what - I will trust the Lord in all things. I may struggle in how I respond to each situation, but I know that I know that I know - the LORD is always in control of all things. Nothing gets by Him; nothing slips by unexpectedly. He already knows what is going to happen long before it is even thought to happen! And He also knows our responses.
And that is why we have grace. Precious grace. I know for certain I would be completely lost without His grace - just as you would be. He forgives me, when I ask Him, and He will forgive you, if you would but pause and ask for His forgiveness and help. Trust Him forever... for in Him is everlasting strength.
Blessings!
