Should we be so concerned with how someone wears their hair, or what kind of material their skirt is made out of? As long as a person is well arranged and modest how can we be so concerned with the details? It reminds me of the Scribes and Pharisees- “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you give the tenth of the mint and the dill and the cummin, but you have disregarded the weightier matters of the Law, namely, judgment and mercy and faithfulness. These things it was binding to do, yet not to disregard the other things. Blind guides, who strain out the gnat but gulp down the camel!” They were so occupied with small things that they never got around to the weightier matters of true worship. Although they kept up outward appearances, they failed in performance. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of plunder and immoderateness. Blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup and of the dish, that the outside of it also may become clean.” They were interested in surface appearances, but God looked on the heart. While there was much outward piety, justice and mercy and faithfulness were woefully lacking.—Matt. 23:23-26. They were so attached to all of the laws, so concerned about every little detail. At times I feel people today are following the same way of thinking which in turn leads to judgement. Jesus did not teach this at all. We are not robots, we are all individuals and Jehovah God looks at us thru our heart condition not on who we are on the outside. We should all remember this very important aspect of spirituality. Again, all we need is love. Our every motive should be one of love. To draw each other closer to God and to strengthen our relationship with Him. That would be our effect by our actions of love. If you see someone that is wearing something different or has done some thing different to their hair that you personally dont care for, were you not taught to look for something nice to comment about? If you dont have something nice to say don't say anything at all, was'nt that what you were taught when younger? Something to think about.
Friday I worked all day until 4pm, took my second to oldest with some classmates to a practice session for learning how to pass bills and debating and voting on them. That lasted until Midnight. While she was busy with that my husband and I left and went out to dinner. It was a bit funny because we live in the NW and he was wearing a Hawiian shirt with hiking boots and a winter hiking jacket-wow, talk about fashion disaster!lol I know why he was dressed like that, because of where he works they honor the movie "Office Space", but I dont think anyone else put that together. I think he was really subtly seducing me. He really wants to move to Florida and he thinks if he wears things like that I will be subconsciously manipulated and want to move there.Yea, I'm on to him. Men are smarter than we give them credit for. We did have a very nice dinner, it was a nice dinner date!
Saturday, we had a busy shopping day. Enjoyed it because I got to buy things for all the kids. Some I just gave money to for work they have done for me and they bought what they wanted or needed. I first took the girls to buy hats at a flower shop! I know it sounds strange but its true. So we all went in while the guys stayed in the vehicle and tried on hats! Because I bought so many at one time they gave me a discount:-) I did buy myself a Zune, I have yet to figure out!! I am also getting closer to my mission of getting new towels for each bathroom. I have one bathroom down! Two more to go. It does make me feel so good when my household is getting the things that are needed and the kids are happy with what they get. Brownie points to my husband! He only went out to the vehicle once to wait and Starbucks once. He was very patient. I cant speak for other wives but I have to say shopping is an experience for me and I enjoy it, probably like most. I want my husband to be a part of it. I am happy when he goes with me but I know he doesn't enjoy it as much so it really makes me feel good when I know he is sacrificing for me, but he does have a limit.
Sunday was pretty relaxed. Went to the meeting and was encouraged to help those that are inactive or weak. Again, action thru love. We went to a friends and picked up a free dog house I have yet to scrub. It was nice to visit with them. I really got a definate warm feeling of friendship from them. The rest of the evening was mellow.
Now for today, not so great....stopped drinking coffee again! Sad to say my body reacts like a drug addict giving up their drug. Yes I know caffeine is a drug and I know its not good for you. Can I blame it on the weather, on the fact that I feel like I have a million things to accomplish in a day? Well I cant tell you how many times I have given it up, but my husband laughs at me and doesnt have much faith in my sacrifice. I just want to be healthy and I know the next step is to establish my exercise routine so I can have the energy I need to do all that I do in a day. What a battle! You let go of your exercise because your so busy and you allow other things to easily get in your way and then you rely on coffee drinks to get you thru and then you crash at night which may interfere with your special time with your husband because your soooo tired!!!! Uhg.
Speaking of tired, I need to get to bed. You should see us now...He is at one end of the couch creating a website and I am at the other end blogging, with Jay Leno on the big screen! Well I will have to break up this comp. party and expire. Lots to do tomorrow. I was asked tonight to prepare a talk for tomorrow night, I have doctor appointments to schedule for my 69 year old mother, run my second to oldest to her school, and you know all the rest I aspire to accomplish; exercise, clean, cook dinner and attend the meeting.
Love to all.
