In Light of the Recent Election

I've taken some time since the presidential election to read and re-read passages in Ecclesiastes. It sorta sums things up.

Eccl. 1:4 "Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever."

Eccl 1:9 "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun."

Eccl. 3:1 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:"

Eccl. 3:14 "I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him."

Eccl. 12:13 "Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."

Eccl. 12:14 "For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil."


Other passages that were great reminders to me this past week . . .


Ps. 118:8 "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man."

Isaiah 26:3, 4 "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal."

Ps. 31:24 "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord."

James 5:7a "Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming."


God's Word is so jam-packed with encouragement! This is obviously just a taste. :) Finding a bit of encouragement in verses like these is something I need and look forward to on a regular basis.

Birthday Upstaged

Well, it's November 4th, a pretty important day for our nation this year. And I'm very aware that today's outcome at the voting booth may signify major changes for our country's direction. I had definitely planned on doing my part for republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain by standing in a long line to cast my vote; however, today I find myself stuck in my easy chair not feeling very well at all! I don't think I'm capable of standing for longer than five minutes, so it looks like I will not be able to assist in getting my birthday wish of a McCain victory. I must count on my fellow Americans to "get out the vote" today.

And yes, November 4th is a pretty important day every year for me. :) Unfortunately this year, I've been upstaged a bit by this "little" election. But since I'm over 30, I'm actually not that bothered by some attention being drawn away from my annual milestone. Tomorrow is another day, of which, I sincerely hope to be feeling well enough to get off my chair and maybe, just maybe, find my way to a store where I can indulge myself with the purchase of a new Vera Bradley bag. (I'm a little obsessed with Vera! Jeffery will attest.)

So, my special day will be one of much needed rest, and maybe a little reading. I find that sometimes, the Lord knocks you off your feet, so that you are forced to slow down and do a little reflecting. And as my Bible reading has been a little neglected of late, that is where I will start. Meditation on His word is always the very best medicine for whatever ales me. Maybe later, I will return and share what I read and how it blessed me. :)