The phone did not ring this morning at 5 am, the usual wake-up call of a veteran substitute teacher.
It’s the first day of school here in Minnesota. Traditionally school starts after Labor Day, right when the State Fair ends.
Cheri was off to the University of Minnesota. My grandkids are home-schooling, so they have been already hard at work.
It’s a beginning. Again.
I’m thankful for the extra days at home, as I continue to address the home repair issues I’m faced with.
Progress has been made. I’ve been checking things off as they happen, and yesterday I was able to order the tile that will be the waterproof flooring in the basement.
A week ago the last basement waterproofing project happened. The fourth installment. We had a light rain today, and moisture isn’t in the house. I am praying that the basement will stay dry from now on.
Labor Day was nice, dinner with my mom and Ed, shopping for tile at Menard’s. We had late lunch at a very busy place on Lake Minnetonka; Maynard’s. It was a perfect day. The day before that I was at the Hitchville event, also on Lake Minnetonka. That lake draws me! Sunday was also a perfect afternoon. The lead singer of Hitchville, the son of good friends, was especially comforting and supportive through some of my trials. I always love to support his music. The band is really an amazing musical talent.
I got to eat my favorite fish: walleye. I love fish (must be my Norwegian genes!)
Cheri brought back salmon from Alaska, which we ate last week (amazing!!)
I do not fish myself, but I enjoy a Minnesota lake fish fry anytime. (Sunnies <3)
I don’t cook much at home anymore, but I try to fix what my body needs. It’s a treat to eat out once in awhile and eat “real” food!
Sunday was a blessed day! Our pastor returned from sabbatical and Sunday was his day to report. He used John 15:5 as his text, and emphasized that apart from Christ we can do nothing. We need to be PRAYING!
I’m praying.
As someone who has watched for Christ’s return constantly I PRAY for the salvation of many, many people. They are on my “snatch list!” (Jude 23)
Time is short. Jesus is coming soon. There is little time to get right with Jesus!
People need to call upon the name of the Lord. (Romans 10:13)
So, these thoughts run through my head as I make my daily list of things to get done. I can always be praying, and I try to. My morning routine before school gets a bit longer as my prayer list grows! That’s okay.
If I don’t get prayer time in before school I feel spiritually vulnerable during the day. Prayer is like a shield. I trust that the Lord will answer my prayers.
I was challenged to revisit the study on Christ’s commands. I did this with my kids years ago, and I was happy to get out the materials and read again. Today’s command was “you must be born again!”
I am praying that God answers my prayers for the salvation of those I am lifting up to Him daily. I am trusting in His answers to my prayers. I am expecting miracles.
I am expecting powerful life changes in those I love and pray for.
God answers prayer. That is in John, chapter 15, too. What a chapter!
I’m working on a painting for our annual church art show. I am so happy for this art show, as it “forces” me to have fun with my art stuff. The theme this year is the 50th anniversary of the church. I’m working with tempura on canvas, and it’s been fun to see each layer emerge with sometimes unexpected results! This is art :D. I’ll probably post a photo on social media when the painting is complete.
God bless you, especially as this school year commences. God keep you! May His face shine upon you!
MARANATHA!