"BEAUTIFUL SUNNY SABBATH"
Happy Sabbath one and all! We had a very uplifting service at church today. Our speaker was Elder Andy Hassen from Springfield, Mo. I always enjoy his sermons. A funny thing he mentioned today was the fact we are to have a new pastor beginning in March. The last time we were on the verge of a new pastor coming, Andy spoke at Claremore. He asked us today to not let this occur very often. Of course we had a laugh over that. We sure don't plan for it to happen very often. Ever since my grandpa left as the pastor in 1973, we haven't had any pastor to stay more than about 4 years. There were two very long periods of time between pastors in the history of the church, since that time. But praise God through the help of the local board and a local sister, most Sabbath's we have had someone in the pulpit.
When Elder Hassen left Missouri this morning it was cloudy with snow on the ground. He was hoping Oklahoma was having better weather. We were. Although it was quiet nippy out from the strong north winds, the sun was shining. He said it felt so good to drive into the sunshine. We were glad of the sunshine also. It was a very beautiful Sabbath. We had a prayer service for the ones who wanted to be prayed for by the brethren. I being one of them. I needed God's touch very much today. And then the sermon Elder Hassen brought hit the spot with me, which was a blessing.
In talking to Andy after services, I told him how I had been feeling the past few weeks. How I was trying to trust in God, which I do, and letting God be in control of my situation, but I was questioning how things were going. A question I had been asking to myself and God, I told him about, he agreed that it was a very good one. The question being because Eve sinned, why do I have to go through the trials for her sin. Why me? Many people say we should never question God. I am not sure that it is wrong to question in some ways, but know that God knows best and trust He will see us through. God says He will never tempt us above what we are able to deal with. I believe that. It's just that sometimes I get depressed and wonder when the tempting will end, because I feel it is more than I can bear. I know that is the Devil trying to take control. I tell him to leave me alone. Usually by the next day, I am in a better frame of mind.
My husband had a miracle happen to him this week. He drove his pickup into work and it started shaking all over and making an odd noise. At first he didn't realize it was his truck. He even turned off the engine and the truck continued to shake. He went into the mechanic and asked him to come out and listen to it. The mechanic came out they raised the hood and my husband said I even have the key right here in my hand, but the truck continues to shake. The mechanic looked around and finally put his hand on a part and said here is your problem. It had something to do with the ABS system on the brakes. He told my husband he needed three different parts and one of them would cost over $500.00 dollars. It would probably cost over $800 to get it fixed. He bought one part for over $500, but it wasn't the right one. Took it back and told the parts place he needed the 3 pieces the mechanic had told him he would need. The guy at the parts place said I don't think you will need all three parts. Take this one here for about $280 and I think it will fix the problem. My husband went back to the mechanic and told him what the parts man had said. The mechanic put the piece on and it did fix the problem. The miracle was the mechanic said he had done many of those jobs and had always had to have all three parts. This was the first one that it only took the one. Plus the fact that my husband had the money to pay for the part and repairs. Praise the Lord!
It has been a wonderful Sabbath so far. I pray it will continue. The sun is still shining bright. It's time for me to say goodbye. Lunch is almost ready. Take care one and all. Have a wonderful week beginning tomorrow. God Bless!
Starlight*
When Elder Hassen left Missouri this morning it was cloudy with snow on the ground. He was hoping Oklahoma was having better weather. We were. Although it was quiet nippy out from the strong north winds, the sun was shining. He said it felt so good to drive into the sunshine. We were glad of the sunshine also. It was a very beautiful Sabbath. We had a prayer service for the ones who wanted to be prayed for by the brethren. I being one of them. I needed God's touch very much today. And then the sermon Elder Hassen brought hit the spot with me, which was a blessing.
In talking to Andy after services, I told him how I had been feeling the past few weeks. How I was trying to trust in God, which I do, and letting God be in control of my situation, but I was questioning how things were going. A question I had been asking to myself and God, I told him about, he agreed that it was a very good one. The question being because Eve sinned, why do I have to go through the trials for her sin. Why me? Many people say we should never question God. I am not sure that it is wrong to question in some ways, but know that God knows best and trust He will see us through. God says He will never tempt us above what we are able to deal with. I believe that. It's just that sometimes I get depressed and wonder when the tempting will end, because I feel it is more than I can bear. I know that is the Devil trying to take control. I tell him to leave me alone. Usually by the next day, I am in a better frame of mind.
My husband had a miracle happen to him this week. He drove his pickup into work and it started shaking all over and making an odd noise. At first he didn't realize it was his truck. He even turned off the engine and the truck continued to shake. He went into the mechanic and asked him to come out and listen to it. The mechanic came out they raised the hood and my husband said I even have the key right here in my hand, but the truck continues to shake. The mechanic looked around and finally put his hand on a part and said here is your problem. It had something to do with the ABS system on the brakes. He told my husband he needed three different parts and one of them would cost over $500.00 dollars. It would probably cost over $800 to get it fixed. He bought one part for over $500, but it wasn't the right one. Took it back and told the parts place he needed the 3 pieces the mechanic had told him he would need. The guy at the parts place said I don't think you will need all three parts. Take this one here for about $280 and I think it will fix the problem. My husband went back to the mechanic and told him what the parts man had said. The mechanic put the piece on and it did fix the problem. The miracle was the mechanic said he had done many of those jobs and had always had to have all three parts. This was the first one that it only took the one. Plus the fact that my husband had the money to pay for the part and repairs. Praise the Lord!
It has been a wonderful Sabbath so far. I pray it will continue. The sun is still shining bright. It's time for me to say goodbye. Lunch is almost ready. Take care one and all. Have a wonderful week beginning tomorrow. God Bless!
Starlight*
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