I'm back to work today. I did jump on Friday afternoon and cleared messages - there were over 100 messages for me to check.... and last time I checked this weekend, I had 94, I think it was. Oh well, will figure it out when I sign on this morning. Definitely not going to stress out about it. I think it is 'timecard Monday' as well, but since all are salaried, it should not be a problem. I am often amused when hubby will make a comment, like he did last night, that he really enjoys me being around him (instead of back here in my room working or in the kitchen cooking, is what I'm thinking)... and yet, he still refuses to give me 'permission' to retire. Not that I need it, but it makes me sad that I don't have his support, in spite of what he says. I know that financially it would be tight, but I'm willing to make it work. Oh well, when it is in God's timing, it will happen. I do like to spend money as I want, so there is that, too.
Yesterday was a good day. We got up, had our quiet time alone. Then we joined to watch the Easter service from Free Chapel. You really ought to watch it - it's a drama and so good. It's what Easter is all about. Pastor Jentezen came on in the middle of it and spoke, then it reverted back to the drama. It was very good. We quickly got ready and grabbed the eggs and headed over to my daughter's. We enjoyed the brunch and then watched a silly dinosaur cartoon on Netflik because the great granddaughter loves dinosaurs - it was called 'Bad Dinosaurs' and I think it was because the 3 babies were always getting into trouble and there was a lot of farting going on. LOL We left about 2:30-ish and headed home. I didn't want to watch TV so grabbed the book I was reading - and hubby didn't quabble, but grabbed his book (alternating with his phone) and we both read. I finished my book last night. I got a lot out of it. Bed about our usual time, but I found I couldn't get right to sleep (I did take a quick nap when I got home). I got up about 3:45AM this morning and tried to go back to sleep in here, but could not. I'm always listening for hubby to shuffle down the hall.
I don't know if we will be having a class tonight or not. We both text'd and called the two people who are in the class, and neither answered their phone nor responded to texts - and didn't show up last week either. I will try to get ahold of both again today. If they don't want to do it - that's fine - I'm over the desire to teach. It's just not the same when it's at home versus at the church. The atmosphere is different. And I'm not used to hubby being in one of my classes - which really isn't a big deal. It's just not the same atmosphere - does that make sense? At church they always wanted to learn.... it's like here at home it is too casual and well, it's different. If they choose to continue, we will. But if they choose not to - well, I'm done as well. And I'm ok with it.
Today is April Fool's Day... April 1st. I remember when years ago and we were in the office, we secretaries (as we were called then - and proud of it) would write down the telephone number of the zoo and the name we would use was something like Ted E. Bear and that he had something to discuss. When our boss fell for it, and called, the zoo of course answered and told them April Fool! and our bosses would always get a big laugh out of it.
Of course as kids we would always do the 'your shoe is untied' to someone, making them look down, and then we'd go April Fool! and other similar silly things. What are some of the things you did as a child - or still do - to 'April Fool' someone? The thought of green food coloring in the egg whites come to mind as well, although I don't recall ever doing that. I don't 'play the game' anymore... guess I have gotten too old in my thinking. What about you?
Luke 24:45 (NET): Then He opened their minds so that they could understand the scriptures.
A simple scripture, is it not? And yet, it is something that I pray frequently, that God would open my mind so that I could understand what the scripture could mean. We all should pray before we read the scripture so that we can understand it, after all, it is our Words of Life to follow. I have these words written out that I frequently read (I don't always read it although I know I should) before I start my Bible reading:
Lord, I ask you to open my eyes and enhance my understanding so that I can grasp what you want me to learn today. I also ask You to enable me, by Your Spirit, to apply the truths I learn to my daily life, and be guided moment by moment by Your Word. I thank You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
The Word brings life - and not only 'life', but ABUNDANT life. I want to live life to the fullest, don't you? To do that, I need to read the Word, study the Word, 'eat' the Word and 'digest' the Word, let the Word infiltrate every part of my being. I want to live the abundant life that I can live in Christ. My prayer is that you do as well. Never stop reading His Word, it brings life. Never stop seeking Him. Jesus is the Life-Giver.
Easter is over. The tomb is empty. Jesus appears several times over the next 40 days to His disciples and others. As you seek Him, I pray He reveals Himself to you.
Blessings!
