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Posted on 01/01/2024 3:15:48 PM PST by luvie
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Hi there, bad news, we had some sections of shingles blow off the garage roof this afternoon. We tacked a couple boards up there to hopefully prevent more peeling off of shingles. Called the insurance, and searched online for roofing contractors. Our deductible is high, so we may not get to use insurance money.
Will call to find a contractor tomorrow. Still windy....🙄 windy tomorrow too but a bit better.🙄🙄
Snowing here. I have a guitar job both this afternoon and tomorrow morning, and am despairing of being able to get out of my driveway.
Tippy loves it, but I hate it.
i miss florida!!!
In the garden of Eden, Adam and Eve chose their own will over the will of their creator. God said, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die” (Genesis 2:16-17). Their actions have affected all future generations.
The garden of Gethsemane (see Matthew 26:36-46) is the second garden to have a universal impact on the course of human experience. There, Jesus was faced with a similar choice: do what seemed beneficial to Himself or submit to the will of the Father. Christ asked for there to be another way. But in a decision that would undo the rebellion of Adam and Eve, He submitted to God’s will and went to the cross (Luke 22:39-44).
As a young believer in Jesus, I picked up my new devotional Bible and read a familiar Scripture: “Ask and it will be given to you” (Matthew 7:7). The commentary explained that what we really should be asking God for is our will to line up with His. By seeking for His will to be done, we would be assured that we’d receive what we asked for. That was a new concept for me, and I prayed for God’s will to be done in my life.
Later that same day, I became surprisingly excited about a job opportunity I’d already turned down in my mind, and I was reminded about my prayer. Perhaps what I didn’t think I wanted was actually a part of God’s will for my life. I continued to pray and eventually accepted the job.
In a much more profound and eternally significant moment, Jesus modeled this for us. Before His betrayal and arrest, which led to His crucifixion, He prayed: “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). Christ’s prayer was filled with anguish and agony as He faced physical and emotional pain (v. 44). Yet He was still able to “earnestly” pray for God’s will to be done.
God’s will in my life has become my ultimate prayer. This means I may desire things I don’t even know I want or need. The job I originally hadn’t wanted turned out to be the beginning of my journey in Christian publishing. Looking back, I believe God’s will was done.
What prayer request is on your heart? What do you believe God is calling you to do?
Heavenly Father, please guide me to do Your will. Learn how to discern and follow God’s calling in your life.
Wind is better today. I think the damage is probably less than the $2500 deductible. I can’t imagine it is more than $1000.
I wish calling a contractor actually got them to come out that day or the next, but it will be at least Monday, probably after that.
The 2 boards we tacked up last night, prevented further loss of shingles.
One contractor I called, the first on my list, still has not returned my call 6 hours later. I will not be surprised if he never calls back.
I also called another place right away this morning, and he actually answered and I started the process of using them. He said it would be at least as long as Monday before he could look at the roof.
I am grateful we didn’t have even more damage. Trying to be positive about it.
🙃
How much snow did you get?
Sounds gastly!
Not fun.
I, too, am glad that there wasn’t more damage than there was, and also grateful that you did find a contractor who is actually ready to do the repairs for you in a timely manner. I hope the actual work goes smoothly...and quickly!
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Well, not sure about timely repairs, he will first look at the job next week, who knows when it will be fixed. Worrysome to say the least.
Rain and snow forecasted for next week. 😬🙄😐
Not much at all...and it melted away.
But this morning was SO slippery, I got stressed out just walking the dog.
Well, good news, the roofer I left a phone message for at 8 this morning, got back to me around 5:30 tonight, and he is coming here Sunday at noon when it will be 50 degrees, and he is going to fix it then. He saw me photos of the job and we talked a while and I couldn’t believe it when he said Sunday. 😁 He knew it was going to start raining and snowing on Monday. 😅
Praise The LORD! :-)
Matthew’s gospel was written to a primarily Jewish Christian audience to present Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah of Israel, a king descended from the line of David. Matthew (Levi) frequently uses messianic language (such as “Son of David”) and Old Testament references to point to Christ as the Messiah.
Matthew 25:1-46 contains three parables detailing what it means to be ready for Jesus’ second coming: the parable of the ten virgins, the parable of the bags of gold, and the parable of the sheep and goats. Some commentators believe that although the story of the sheep and goats contains elements resembling a parable, it’s better viewed as a symbolic representation of the final judgment. Its message is that one day Christ will return to judge the nations (all people). Until then, we’re to serve Him by caring for others.
At a Christmas dinner held at our church to celebrate the cultures of the international guests, I joyfully clapped along to the sound of the darbuka (a type of drum) and the oud (a guitar-like instrument) as a band played the traditional Middle Eastern carol, “Laylat Al-Milad.” The band’s singer explained the title means “Nativity Night.” The lyrics remind hearers that the spirit of Christmas is found in serving others, in ways like offering a thirsty person water or comforting someone weeping.
This carol likely draws from a parable where Jesus commends His followers for deeds they’d done for Him: providing food when He was hungry, drink when He was thirsty, and companionship and care when He was sick and alone (Matthew 25:34-36). Instead of simply accepting Jesus’ commendation, the people in the parable are surprised—thinking they hadn’t actually done these things for Christ. He responded, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (v. 40).
During the holiday season, the encouragement to get in the Christmas spirit is often a nudge toward expressing a festive attitude. “Laylat Al-Milad” reminds us that we can put into practice the true Christmas spirit by caring for others. And amazingly, when we do, we not only serve others but Jesus too.
How have you understood the Christmas spirit? How might you serve others this season?
Dear Jesus, please help me reflect the spirit of Christmas You modeled by coming to earth not to be served but to serve.
That’s awesome news! Hope he does an excellent and speedy job!
You’d have to have a 10-foot fence!
Indeed. Shee has already leaped over a six-foot one.
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