Yesterday was somewhat busy with work, but not overly so. And yet, it seemed that the day flew by. Then I headed to the gym for my workout, did that - and since hubby had gone with me, I opted to stop at Streets of New York and we stayed and ate a New York combo pizza - thin crust - that they make and I love it. I love the mixture of flavors and just the taste. So we ate the pizza. The entire thing. Usually we take two pieces home - but I must have been hungry - as was he - for we cleaned that tray off! Sad part? I didn't feel stuffed like I would have expected. Of course I really hadn't eat much yesterday so maybe that was it? I made muffins yesterday and ate one for breakfast and they were so good I ate one for lunch too. An apple in the afternoon... oh and a premier protein shake for breakfast too - I guess that is all I had yesterday.
My workout was 'legs day' and they were sore last night somewhat, but not so much today. Which means perhaps tomorrow I will feel it again. But, if I do some stretching today, that will help with that too. I do enjoy my workouts - as hard as some of them are!
I have several things I need to get done for work today and will try to focus on them this morning to get them out of my way. Things like still need to type the board minutes from the meeting last week, to extending recurring meetings into 2024, etc. Realization that I only work 3 days next week due to Thanksgiving gives me something to look forward to. Then the following Friday - December 1 - I have the day off and my boss and I are going to the brunch at the Christmas House and do some shopping. I can't wait. It's always fun to spend the day with her. And, I get Christmas ideas sometimes too!
Hubby (should have) has his Bible study this morning - and for now I assume he will be going to breakfast with his friend afterwards. And that's ok. Oh- you won't believe what he told me yesterday! He said that every day he prays that he and I will be 'taken' at the same time. I looked at him and asked him why would he pray that?! After all, I'm 12 years younger and I would like to do some things that I cannot do now.... (I didn't say that though, but I did think it!) He just doesn't want me to be left alone. PLEASE!! LOL Oh my - that really got me. Why would ANY one pray that for their spouse! I asked him way he prayed that and he said that he didn't want me left her for the tribulation that is to come after followers of Jesus are taken up. Does that mean he thinks I WON'T be taken into the sky during the Rapture? Ok - sometimes I wonder if I will be taken up - but still; he thinks I won't be but he will be? I'm confused. And amused, in a way. Of course I always say that I will probably die first because there are things I want to do and can't do - and something will happen that I will never be able to do them. But yes, I do hope and pray that when the Rapture comes, I will be taken up. Will you?
I Thessalonians 4:17 (NKJV): "Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord."
That is our goal in life, isn't it? That when Christ returns that we will be raised up with Him when He returns? I certainly don't want to be here when the tribulation hits hard - which we sometimes feel like we are already in.
I often think of this video I saw years ago. I had received it - and saved it on my juno account, but because I quit using that account, they deleted me without warning and when I went to check my emails and the other things I had 'saved' in the folders - I was unable to access it. Anyway, in this video - it is really thought provoking - ....
In this video it is inside a church, and the pastor is standing at the pulpit and he is preaching, holding the Bible in his hand. The church was scattered with people sitting everywhere in little groups (sort of like is done on Sundays; each in their own little cliche). All of a sudden, the sound of a lightening bolt hit - and the pastor has disappeared, and his Bible has flown threw the air onto the floor. The video scans the people and the majority have disappeared - and the others are standing there in bewilderment, many falling to their knees and crying out to God because of what they have realized..... the Rapture has come, and they were not taken.
That would be the worst feeling ever.... to think you are living your life for Jesus and yet, there is something in our life that will prevent us from being taken up with other Christians into heaven. You may shrug at this point and say 'I'm going to hell anyway, may as well enjoy my route there" - but that is not the way to feel! You don't have to go to hell!! Don't you see - that is the CHOICE you are making! Just like it is a CHOICE to follow Jesus.
Following Jesus isn't hard, honest! We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. I know I have, and I must ask daily for forgiveness - usually with my attitude, but for other things as well. I don't want to be left behind; I don't want to go to hell and be burned in the pits of fire continuously for eternity. Do you?
Psalm 51:10-13 (NKJV): "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You."
That is a prayer to pray daily. Ask for forgiveness, seek His face, and ask for a renewing of His Spirit in you. It's more than 'doing good for others' as some people thing. That is a good thing, don't get me wrong. But doing good for others will not get you in to heaven if you are not living for Jesus. You can do all the good you want, but if you have not acknowledged Jesus as Lord of your life; if you are not living for Him and following Him, I have news for you - you won't be in heaven. Jesus will not accept 'lukewarm' Christians. Read Revelations - he spews the lukewarm churches out of His mouth!
I don't want to be spewed out - I want to be gathered up in to His arms. Don't you? Something to think about. Choose wisely.
Blessings!
