We moved the classroom to a spare room that is much bigger and brighter, so tomorrow the kids will help decorate it.
It's a lot of work, but we're getting there.
G-d has been very good to us and we hope to be there for others when the time comes. He will direct us. He will show us who to help out and how.
A recent experience allowed me the opportunity to learn the difference between people who really need help and people who don't make an effort to help themselves by living off other people's good will. It's ok to be nice to others, but it's not ok to let others take advantage of you. I've said this before. Never again will I throw pearls to the swine.
When people have a pattern of irresponsible behavior, this hinders their ability to use their common sense. Instead of making an effort to get their act straight, they keep making the same mistakes over and over again expecting different results. Helping people like that is not worth it. G-d has taught me that it is never wise to invest in someone else's foolishness.
I highly recommend a book called Boundaries. It was quite helpful.
"LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance." Psalm 16:5-6
We need to seek G-d with all of our hearts and all of our strength.
Unfortunately the world is distracted.
People go about spending and living life thinking that food and water will always be plentiful.
They are clueless.
Unfortunately people are going to try to get what they need when it's too late and many will actually try to steal what they themselves didn't take the time to earn. They will try to steal the investment and hard work out of someone else's table.
They will be desperate...
Which is why several members of my family have already considered getting a license to carry and handle a weapon. My major is in Criminal Justice so I'm good, and my mom already has the training.
For now, we have "Old Faithful" fully loaded and very legal, just in case.
As bad as it sounds... and as ridiculous (because I've thought of it as being a bit extreme), it's not a bad idea to be extra careful.
Just today we saw how a woman in plain daylight had her purse stolen from her shopping cart. She stopped to give someone directions at the parking lot and a second person snuck behind her, took the purse, got into the car and drove off.
She was trying to help them, but instead they "helped" themselves.
The poor lady was in shock, all upset and crying.
My daughter herself had never seen anything like that ever.
It was very scary for her.
The lady rushed to a customer service counter to try to contact the authorities. There wasn't much anyone could do for her. Most people don't carry cash anymore, so I'm sure she had plenty of calls to make after that.
Please keep her in your prayers.
Yeah. Having the extra protection sounds ridiculous... until something bad happens that makes you change your mind.
Today, after what I saw... I changed mine.
With three siblings in the US military who have already begged us to do it because of what is about to go down, I think it's time.
It's time alright.
We have G-d's protection, no doubt. Nothing beats having G-d by our side.
Then again, He also provided us with common sense and wisdom which we need to exercise diligently.
There is no time for foolishness.
We have peace in knowing that G-d is with us and takes excellent care of us.
I think that my parents and I are just bewildered at the events that are taking place. It's all so prophetic with so many profound implications.
It only means that Yeshua's return is closer and closer.
Wow.
Amazing! Isn't it?
