Finding Surety Amid the Insanity
Feliz Domingo!
Here we are in the first week of February already. Where has the time gone? I hope that each of you have had a full and eventful week. I have heard about some of your adventures, but not all.
This week has been pretty low key for me. It appeared putting out last minute fires and adjusting to last minute changes, but we will see if we get to that.
What have you been pondering this week? Here is one of the verses that has been on my mind.
Ether 12:4
"Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God."
I don't know about you, but as of late, the world has seemed to be getting crazier and crazier. I don't know if it is just the media that focus' on the insane and crazy or if it really is the world around us. Sometimes, I think it is a little of both. I find myself wanting to just stay at home so I don't have to deal with the crazy. Have any of you ever felt that way?
Then I go outside, I see people I know in and from my community. I visit and catch up with those I have not seen in a while. I share stories and adventures of my own live since we last met or talk. I find joy and peace in the world as I commune with them. I walk away realizing that I should do more. Maybe instead of locking myself behind the security of my own doors, I should do more to invite those who bring me peace and joy into my home so we can share in that security together.
These are things I started thinking about as I pondered this verse this week. Are there that many people out there losing HOPE. How many people are walking in despair instead of surety?
Then I ask, what are they doing to act on that HOPE to make a better world. What am I doing to make the world I live in a better world now, even though I HOPE for an even better world to come?
FAITH is an action word. The HOPE, SURETY, BETTER WORLD, come as we act on our faith, build and secure a strong ANCHOR to the good in the world and then draw others to us.
That anchor allows us to focus on better things instead of drifting aimlessly. I ponder about my own anchor. Do I have it securely attached to good works? Does my faith have it planted deep enough in my relationship with God? I wonder if I am not only strongly and fully attached to that anchor, but am I maintaining the needed strength and integrity of that relationship with my Father in Heaven? Am I steadfast?
I am led to ask, do my works glorify God? If not, what do I need to change? Can I be a beacon of light as He is in my life?
Yep, lots of rambling this week. My thoughts have been all over the place, but as I have been told of late, that is because I have a hard time staying in the center of my brain. Nevertheless, I hope that my thoughts have inspired some to have their own thoughts, actions, and deeds.
Our week -
It has been kind of crazy.
We left off last week announcing that Tiddly Winks was in the hospital. He was there until last Tuesday. I am so grateful for the love, support, and sacrifice that was made by my siblings and others to care for our favorite Forget Me Not. Together, more them than me, we accomplished a great deal. I love that we are always able to come together in the end, even when we don't always see the same path to get there.
As a follow-up, Tiddly Winks is doing better. There have been some minor complications, but nothing that could not be handled. He went back to the ER to have some aches and pains addressed, but seems to be on the mend from my last report.
The Queen had some crazy adventures this week. Work thought it would be fun to expose her to the great Winter Vortex of 2019. After a series of events, she was able to make it to the Windy City late Monday evening. There were delays, aerial circling, miscommunications, missing cabs, empty accommodations, and more, but she made it.
Once she was there, she hunkered down and remained indoors until the storm would pass. I thought it was interesting that they sent her, but the same company decided that it would not be good for me to go. All of my meetings were cancelled at the last minute, so I confined myself to this little living space I call home.
The Professor was expecting to have the cats away this week, so she made all sorts of plans of her own. She attended late meetings, partied with friends, chatted into the evenings, and stayed at work each night until the kicked her out. Then she spend the weekend skating the oval and analyzing the results.
Tall Man and Ehl-Bo continue to battle the bulges. Bulges of different types, but battle them none the less. Tall Man continues to push his a way as Ehl-Bo embraces and protects hers. It was nice to catch up a little this week and hear of the blessings that come with no explanation, but clearly they were blessings. Thanks for sharing.
Puddin and Lady Hawkins dropped by late Friday long enough to say "Hey". Then they jumped an aero plane or two visit loved ones in the East. It was a short trip, as they are already in flight as I type this message. We look forward to hearing of their adventures.
SnackPack has found the challenge of managing his own hours. It is an adjustment to have that responsibility and easy to find other things to do when you are not feeling it. Last weekend, he went on a sledding adventure that ended up a little concused, but he is doing better. We understand he is doing well and taking it one day at a time.
Love you all. I hope you have a wonderful Sabbath and a fabulous week.
Here we are in the first week of February already. Where has the time gone? I hope that each of you have had a full and eventful week. I have heard about some of your adventures, but not all.
This week has been pretty low key for me. It appeared putting out last minute fires and adjusting to last minute changes, but we will see if we get to that.
What have you been pondering this week? Here is one of the verses that has been on my mind.
Ether 12:4
"Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God."
I don't know about you, but as of late, the world has seemed to be getting crazier and crazier. I don't know if it is just the media that focus' on the insane and crazy or if it really is the world around us. Sometimes, I think it is a little of both. I find myself wanting to just stay at home so I don't have to deal with the crazy. Have any of you ever felt that way?
Then I go outside, I see people I know in and from my community. I visit and catch up with those I have not seen in a while. I share stories and adventures of my own live since we last met or talk. I find joy and peace in the world as I commune with them. I walk away realizing that I should do more. Maybe instead of locking myself behind the security of my own doors, I should do more to invite those who bring me peace and joy into my home so we can share in that security together.
These are things I started thinking about as I pondered this verse this week. Are there that many people out there losing HOPE. How many people are walking in despair instead of surety?
Then I ask, what are they doing to act on that HOPE to make a better world. What am I doing to make the world I live in a better world now, even though I HOPE for an even better world to come?
FAITH is an action word. The HOPE, SURETY, BETTER WORLD, come as we act on our faith, build and secure a strong ANCHOR to the good in the world and then draw others to us.
That anchor allows us to focus on better things instead of drifting aimlessly. I ponder about my own anchor. Do I have it securely attached to good works? Does my faith have it planted deep enough in my relationship with God? I wonder if I am not only strongly and fully attached to that anchor, but am I maintaining the needed strength and integrity of that relationship with my Father in Heaven? Am I steadfast?
I am led to ask, do my works glorify God? If not, what do I need to change? Can I be a beacon of light as He is in my life?
Yep, lots of rambling this week. My thoughts have been all over the place, but as I have been told of late, that is because I have a hard time staying in the center of my brain. Nevertheless, I hope that my thoughts have inspired some to have their own thoughts, actions, and deeds.
Our week -
It has been kind of crazy.
We left off last week announcing that Tiddly Winks was in the hospital. He was there until last Tuesday. I am so grateful for the love, support, and sacrifice that was made by my siblings and others to care for our favorite Forget Me Not. Together, more them than me, we accomplished a great deal. I love that we are always able to come together in the end, even when we don't always see the same path to get there.
As a follow-up, Tiddly Winks is doing better. There have been some minor complications, but nothing that could not be handled. He went back to the ER to have some aches and pains addressed, but seems to be on the mend from my last report.
The Queen had some crazy adventures this week. Work thought it would be fun to expose her to the great Winter Vortex of 2019. After a series of events, she was able to make it to the Windy City late Monday evening. There were delays, aerial circling, miscommunications, missing cabs, empty accommodations, and more, but she made it.
Once she was there, she hunkered down and remained indoors until the storm would pass. I thought it was interesting that they sent her, but the same company decided that it would not be good for me to go. All of my meetings were cancelled at the last minute, so I confined myself to this little living space I call home.
The Professor was expecting to have the cats away this week, so she made all sorts of plans of her own. She attended late meetings, partied with friends, chatted into the evenings, and stayed at work each night until the kicked her out. Then she spend the weekend skating the oval and analyzing the results.
Tall Man and Ehl-Bo continue to battle the bulges. Bulges of different types, but battle them none the less. Tall Man continues to push his a way as Ehl-Bo embraces and protects hers. It was nice to catch up a little this week and hear of the blessings that come with no explanation, but clearly they were blessings. Thanks for sharing.
Puddin and Lady Hawkins dropped by late Friday long enough to say "Hey". Then they jumped an aero plane or two visit loved ones in the East. It was a short trip, as they are already in flight as I type this message. We look forward to hearing of their adventures.
SnackPack has found the challenge of managing his own hours. It is an adjustment to have that responsibility and easy to find other things to do when you are not feeling it. Last weekend, he went on a sledding adventure that ended up a little concused, but he is doing better. We understand he is doing well and taking it one day at a time.
Love you all. I hope you have a wonderful Sabbath and a fabulous week.
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