I hit the floor this morning and much to my surprise the floor was very cold. Our furnace thermostat had accidentally been turned way down. It has been rectified and a small fire was made in the fireplace to supplement the need for some heat. The cup of Door County Apple Cobbler Coffee at my side is a welcome gulp of flavor and warmth this chilly morning.
2 Corinthians 1:12 English Standard Version (ESV)
Paul's Change of Plans
12 For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.
We are preparing for a drastic drop in temperatures, that will begin today and last for a few days. To prepare I made a pot of pheasant and wild rice soup and some bread buns. The vehicles are ready and are equipped for emergencies. Rene has disposable hand warmers in her back pack. Warm socks and boots will be in fashion for us. Extra blankets are ready if needed. I will be praying for her safe travels.
Friends, it wasn't a big effort to prepare for this frozen spell. Nothing we did is elaborate or over the top. We keep things simple in this home.
This simple mindedness can be applied elsewhere in life. Our finances have a way of getting out of control unless we keep things simple.We do vacation, but plan ahead and save the money and then try to stay within our budget. Cars are nothing but rust and salt collectors where we live, so we wash them and maintain them. They last longer. We read the newspaper and use the savings coupons provided when we grocery shop. We eat what our appetite can afford, not always what our appetite wants. We have a garden in the summer and tomatoes, peppers and apples are preserved for the winter. We stay home a lot and try to enjoy time with friends when we can. We purchase things that will last and last they do. We avoid the I want and use the I need instead of making compulsive purchases.
Nothing I wrote about is complicated and it has been very successful for us. We are content and happy. Try living a simple life. Cut down the schedules, trim the waste in your home. Make plans that don't require payments later.
God bless,
Marty
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