Whenever I see a news broadcast, it is filled with hype and speculation. Will Trump win. Will Biden win. Will Sidney Powell really release the Kraken. Will Rudy and Company prove their case for fraud. Will there be more lockdowns. Will there be more restrictions. Will the vaccine be mandatory. On and on and on - hair on fire from talking heads and pundits and all the rest.
Short answer - I don't know.
There are all sorts of people out there with advice. Some good - others not so much. There are those who are convinced the only path to survival is to pack up and move to some remote location. Others recommend attending protests, carrying signs and marching to get the desired results. Still others think that a strongly worded letter to congress critters will help.
Personally, I have my doubts. If I were still in my twenties, I might seriously consider moving, but I am a 74 year old granny with health issues. Not gonna happen. Neither will you find me carrying a sign and shouting slogans. And my representatives haven't given a rodent's behind about my opinion for decades. So what can I do?
I can first and foremost remember that God is still on His throne. He is the one in charge and it is His will that shall be done.
I can pray for the safety and well being of friends and family. I can pray they will be spared the truckload of ugly that seems to be headed our way.
And I can live. I can live without allowing the fear that politicians and media wish to dump on me. I can live by enjoying what I have and those I love, to the fullest. I can do what makes me happy.
And I can continue to 'stack it to the rafters.' We hope for the best and prepare for the worst. And I will continue to pay attention to what is happening in the world around me. Forewarned is forearmed. But I will not let it suck the life and joy from me.
So today, the bones, skin and scraps from yesterday's turkey are simmering on the stove, creating a delicious turkey broth that will be canned tomorrow. That makes me happy. And later today I will eat leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. That makes me happy, with a bonus happy that tonight I don't have to cook. And later I will email friends. Staying in touch makes me happy.
In the end, we as individuals can not change whatever is headed our way. But we can hope and we can pray. And we can trust God. And we can enjoy life as much as is possible.
That will drive the 'powers that be' nuts. :)
Amen and amen.
ReplyDeleteMy happy today was a long phone call with a dear friend; watching a favorite preacher on the tv; and time spent outside blowing leaves. All in all, a good and drama free day.
Cheers
SJ in Vancouver BC Canada
SJ...Any time we can have a 'happy' in these troubled times is good. I think all of us cold use more joy and less stress.
DeleteAmen, Vicki! The Lord is the only thing keeping me sane in these crazy days.
ReplyDeleteGorges...I think when we come to the realization that we are not in charge - He is - we are better able to cope with the surrounding insanity.
DeleteAmen, Vicki. Whatever happens is God's will. And when I meet with friends, I will hug them. :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and yours, Vicki. ♥
LindaG...You know by now that I like a good rant as well as the next person, but right now it seems pointless. We can't change anything. But we can trust God.
DeleteStanding and cheering here for the hugs!! The world is a happier place with them.
Great post! I was very happy with the Supreme Court Decision standing up for the First Amendment of "Right of Religion and Freedom of Worship"....Thank the Lord (and President Trump) for Amy Coney Barrett! We are living in a "mad, mad, crazy world" right now. I, like you, am a senior...my days of protesting are over...I pray so much I imagine God has me on his speed-dial....I try to just hold tight to my loved ones, and just wait..........It is not my plan, it is God's plan. Stay well, and safe, Vicki! Thank you for blogging...it really helps me feel "connected" to others....Bless you.
ReplyDeleteThank you lynney62...I am right there with you on the Supreme Court Decision. Whoever decided that worship was 'nonessential' was either crazy or evil or both.
DeleteThose in charge want us divided. They want us compliant. They want power. What they fail to understand is that the power lies with our God. And since my days of riding in on a white charger to save the world are over, I too wait. And pray. A lot. But I refuse to let them suck the joy from my life.
Take care of yourself. We need to stay connected however we can. God bless you and yours.
What they've all said. Our Lord is bigger than our biggest problems, and it is He who has decided what will become of said problems. We do well to follow your advice, to remember Who is in charge, and to relax in His care. He's got this ... and He's got US. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Rev. Paul...You say it much better than I can. We like to think we are in control, but He creates the path and leads us where we need to be. We just need to listen and follow.
DeleteVicki and All, just reading your blog and the comments help me feel better. You do have a way with words AND you are expressing my very thoughts. I too believe that God will lead us through this difficult time. Our prayers are keeping him busy and aware of our concerns. He will answer our prayers and keep us from going over the edge. Take care...CW
ReplyDeleteThanks, CW...With so much nasty going on right now and so much more promised by the crazies if they don't get their way, our faith is what we have to carry us through. I'm pretty sure God's got this one.
DeleteVicki~ I'm not sure how I managed it, but I lost 3 pounds over Thanksgiving. Even with whipped cream on my pumpkin pie. I'm cooking down the turkey broth into stock. Leftovers have been broken down into serving sizes and frozen. Planning the new garden for 2021. The cold weather tomatoes are growing. I gives thanks to the Lord everyday. While there is a drought in this Nation I have mustard seeds ready. Red
ReplyDeleteRed...I am too much a coward to get on the scale this week. :) However, the prepping continues with Monday's grocery order - ingredients for chicken veg bean soup and frozen peas to can to fill in. We have much to be thankful, you and I. Matthew 17:20 "If our faith, even if it’s the size of a mustard seed, is placed in the all-powerful God, great things can happen."
DeleteI made it through the previous administration by .that Jesus is my King...and, as they say, living well is the best revenge.
ReplyDelete{i.e. the administration previous to the current one}
Deletechipmunk...I understand the reference to the previous administration. And if we are forced to live through another just like it, We will make it through the same way. I expect that those who wish to reduce us to serfs standing in line for a handout will be sorely disappointed when we thumb our noses at them and live our lives to the fullest!
DeletePerfectly said. I'm so glad we upped and moved to the country 4 years ago. At least we have peace and quiet where we live. I've turned off the talking heads, and decided to just enjoy what I have while I have it.
ReplyDeleteOne Family...Country living is the very best. I check the talking heads once in a while just to see what the enemy is up to, but like you, mostly I am doing what makes me happy. :)
DeletePray for safety for the Trump family. Pray for the the Lord to shine HIS light on the crimes and lies. Pray for HIS will to be done. That's the prayer that always works. God Bless America!
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you, Celaina...It is going to take Divine intervention to get us out of this mess.
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