Peace of Mind.

 Peace of Mind.

 

Today a conversation with Sterling included our thoughts about an old friend who is dying of cancer. My comment was that a prayer for peace of mind was needed. Sterling answered that his concern was only that the man should know Christ and His salvation for him. To my feeble mind, peace of mind is totally entwined with that knowledge of salvation. How could anyone have peace of mind unless the person knows the ultimate finish for this life is to become an eternal child of God. Just a difference in how one looks at things maybe. But our prayers are meant to be reminders of what we should truly know and feel as long as we are still in this life. Faith and the other fruits of the spirit will go right along with us on our journey, but being reminded helps right now. If you will, remember our friend R.G. Holland who went to school with us so many years ago.

 

My total lack of enthusiasm for anything today must have something to do with the combination of too many sore muscles and general lack of get up and go. The weather is decent, and sundown looking toward the east instead of the west just reminded me that nights only approach by shades of blue, lavender, and pinkish. Did not want to crawl out of bed this morning and have had less than sufficient energy to even think about mopping the house. Patty said that she pretty well agreed with the less than enthusiastic state of affairs after she struggled to strip her bed, wash and dry the linens, and then remake the bed. She thinks she is going to be needing a house keeper just pretty soon. Know exactly how she feels despite the fact that breathing is not the problem for me that it is for her.

The big screen television in my living room has not been turned on since the last time Jennifer decided to watch something on it. Lance put Netflix on my tablet, but so many good books are sitting here waiting for me to read them, so movies and stuff on TV just are not on my agenda. However, Fox news online reminded me tonight that the war in Israel has only been going on now for twelve days. From the U.S., Israel has received more armored vehicles that would work in a ground war in places like Gaza. Unless Hamas can give proof of the hostages being alive still, it is unlikely that a ground invasion of Gaza will not take place. And truly, even if they prove that the hostages are alive, no one who is sane can believe it is possible to negotiate with murderers. May God bless those taken hostage as well as those who will be involved in any assault on Gaza. Meanwhile, President Biden can remove the entire amount of money that had been earmarked for Iran who is paying for this war! To be truthful, the U.S. is paying for this war because any money given to Iran for any purpose is just money that supports Hezbollah, Hamas, and other terrorists.

 

When it is all said and done, none of the nations who surround Israel are truly its friend. Scripture reminds us that this nation would be surrounded by its enemies. And those who fight against Israel will be thrown down and blinded by the power of God. Right now, our prayers can be for the protection of those in Israel. Miracles are the hands of God. Let Him bring on the times that He has foretold.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.