Julie and I have spent the last 7 months trying to find a balance between the world we live in and the world everyone dreams about. It seems that cultures can only hold so much at once. They are a living and breathing things within themselves and as the new is introduced the old is archived. The people who are bridging the gap between pre and post internet, cable TV and Internet world are starting to look around. We see how we have begun to trade anticipation for instant satisfaction in all parts of our life's. It's not a new story the mature of days gone by had the same rant but the speed of change is gaining momentum and the velocity of the culture along with it.
Instant satisfaction is like a drug. People seem to need it now its kin to an addiction. I wonder if this leads us to pick and choose our belief structure as well. I hear "I'm spiritual" now more than I hear the word Christian. I'm all for a self check on the major Christian religions but at what cost. Will we begin to pick and choose what parts of the scriptures we enjoy and ignore the rest or perhaps worse yet will we morph scripture to fit our needs. I hope not.
Anyway like I was saying we have spent months learning about nutrition and prepping and being prepared. Things are starting to pay off. We rode out the storm last night by grabbing a quick pack I made a few months ago. Just a few things like flashlights, first aide, batteries, a weather radio, games, snacks etc. The sirens went off the power was effected but we were ready. We had communication entertainment and have stocked enough food and water to get us through a small event. We didn't have to look for anything.
Tonight for dinner, cucumber salad and beans from the garden. Bread from flour we ground and bread we made. An almost free meal. The feeling of confidence we had started to trade for ease of the world we live in was being nurtured and it feels wonderful.
Seek don't wait to be sought
Waste less
Keep less
Connect more
Find your strength in the simplicity of God and your peace in the nation of family.
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