Sweet and Juicy

It' that time of year again. Time to pick our satumas. Each spring we inspect our two trees to see if we have any fruit. We watch all summer long as the fruit begins to form and grow. Each year around this time, we have to watch the temp. to make sure it is not going to freeze. Satsumas just don't like cold weather. Watching the forecast this afternoon, seeing that it might freezer tonight and tomorrow night, I decided that I would go harvest the crop. I was able to get most of them. There are about 2 dozen left on the tree and Kynn will pick those tomorrow for us. Of all of our belongings at our home, this is one of my favorites. Delish!

Encouraging words

Today is actually my first real day of unemployment. I was given a two week notice and I worked those days. Since the time I heard the news, God has been so good to give me words of encouragement. If you have been one of his people to encourage me, I say thank you.

My immediate supervisor and sweet friend, Cindy Poole shared several devotionals that came her way. (Her hours were reduced). God's timing is always perfect. If you know someone who has been laid off, this is a good devotional to share with them.

God Can Provide Through Any Faucet
Rick Warren

"But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today." Deut. 8:18

The Bible teaches that God is the source of our finances. He is the one who provides for our needs.

What does this mean? It means that, instead of looking to my employer for financial security, I look to God. It means that, instead of looking at my savings account for financial security, I look to God. It means that I don't look to anyone or anything other than God to provide for my needs.

Let me illustrate it this way: When I turn on the water, I know the water doesn't actually come from the faucet. The water comes through the faucet. The water is actually from a reservoir, and the way I happen to receive it is trough the faucet.

In the same way, the income that God wants to give you may come through a job or though something or someone else.

But the source is always God.

We don't need to worry about which faucet God uses to supply our needs. In a sense he says, "If I turn off one faucet, I can just as easily turn on another. If you lose one job, I can give you another. I am your source, not your job. I am your source, not your bank account."

Worry reveals the places where you are not trusting God. Ask God to help you understand what causes you to not trust him, and ask him to teach you to start trusting him. Look for how he does that. In addition, when you start to worry, talk to God about your concerns.

Change!

My position with Healthy Learners was terminated today. We are a nonprofit and our funding is way down. Same story for so many nonprofits. Several of my coworker's hours were cut too. Hard times. Thanking God that he does not change and thanking him that he is dependable.

We're still having fun!

I was about to complete my day at work around 1:00 PM today when I received a text message from Kynn that asked, "Do you want to go on a picnic?" I smiled and replied, "Of course I do! Where are you?" "Outside your door" was his reply!.
How fun! I quickly headed out my office door to find him parked right outside waiting on me. He suggested we eat on the capital grounds.

He had lunch with him and off we went. The weather was outstanding and being with him for a surprise picnic was even better. After we ate we walked around the grounds and ended up inside the Capital Building. It has been YEARS since I have toured the Capital. I had forgotten about the beauty of this building. Nikki was not in her office today so we did not get to see her. (We asked) :)

I have no pictures to post, because it was a surprise! No camera!

It was a nice day. We're still having fun!

Hunting

I hope the above picture does not offend anyone. My men do love to hunt. They said it was a "good" day. :)

A dare!

A dare from my friend, Kim.
Rather than slipping into assuming the worst, let’s do an “I dare you” this week. I dare you to reject a negative thought when it enters your mind and speak (yes, aloud) something positive! I’m up for a more positive mindset. How about you?

“Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5

Please pray

click on the link below for an update. So happy they were able to remove more of the tumor. Please continue to pray for this sweet family.



Please pray for our friend, David Tucker. He is having surgery today, 9/29/11.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/davidthomastucker

Thank you so much.