A Blessed Hodgepodge

Thank you, Joyce, for this week's questions.  They were food for thought.  Jump over to From This Side of the Pond to see how she and others answered these questions.  How would you answer them?

1. What gives you energy? What takes it away?

A regular early morning workout routine, and anticipation/completion of a plan.

Being around highly energetic and loud people depletes me of energy.  It literally wears me out and gives me the heebie-jeebies.

2. How often do you shop for clothes? What accessory do you always wear?

I do not enjoy shopping, so I rarely go into a store to just look and shop, unless I need something specific.  The most recent items have been purchased online.

I always wear a pair of earrings and a bracelet, and when it is not charging overnight, I wear an Apple watch.

3. What's something free that you feel grateful for?

Grace is free to me, but it cost my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, His life.  I will forever be grateful for the gift of salvation because I am so unworthy.

4. Breakfast, lunch, dinner...which meal of the day do you enjoy most? What's your go-to comfort food? 

Breakfast!  I do not normally eat breakfast unless we eat out.  It is our favorite eat-out meal, and we enjoy meeting friends mid-morning on Saturdays.

My go-to comfort food is scrambled eggs and bacon/sausage

5. This week, the world remembers the tragic events of 9/11. Do you mark the day in any way? How do historical events shape your perspective on your personal challenges? 

We do not mark the day in any way specifically, other than being grateful that our precious Ginger's life was spared on that day.

I don't know that historical events shape my perspective other than to allow these events to serve as a reminder that a sovereign God is in control. He knows my needs and has a plan.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

In 2 Chronicles 20, God gave King Jehoshaphat the following instructions for dealing with a huge challenge in his life, and this is how I seek to face personal challenges as well.

The battle is the Lord's!

Don't be afraid or discouraged

Face the battle or challenge - don't ignore it

Position yourself where God wants you - in His will

Stand still - don't try to solve it on your own

Watch what God will do!

Then worship and praise Him for what He has done or is continuing to do

Wait for the blessings!

Speaking of blessings, you are invited to hop over to my previous blog covering the past 60 years of our marriage.  Warning:  Picture overload.

WOW! 60 Years