Bad weather
It's still been hot these days, but fall has come. The Kyushu area seems to have hazardous weather just as a typhoon is approaching. My friend, a pastor in Miyazaki, temporarily closed his church because life is more important than coming to church. I think it is the right decision.
Day one
I forgot to post yesterday's diary.^^;
9/16/2022
The first half of last month I was home sick with corona, worked 3 weeks and was paid until the end of the month. Today I started a new job.
9/17/2022
I thought I would be tired at work because of being after one month's break, but I was so happy to be able to work that I wasn't tired at all. I was energized and refreshed for the first time in a long time, and I thought it was my usual self.
I am good
I am always good in the morning, but this morning I felt somewhat out of sorts. I was a bit worried, so I took my temperature just to be sure, and it was normal. Reorganizing the kitchen drawers for a change, I started to feel better and better.
My English diary
I'll try to write at least 3 lines in my daily English diary starting today.
I had my new glasses made for the first time in decades. It is a pair of reading glasses. Recently I've found it a bit difficult to read books for long hours because of my astigmatism and creeping presbyopia.
Happy Easter!(Καλό Πάσχα!)
イエスは彼女に言われた、
「わたしはよみがえりであり、命である。わたしを信じる者は、たとい死んでも生きる。(ヨハネ11:25)
Jesus said to her,
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.(John 11:25 NKJV)
ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ ΚΑΤΑ ΙΩΑΝΝΗΝ 11:25Gospel according to John
Εἶπεν αὐτῇ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· ἐγώ εἰμι ἡ ἀνάστασις
said to her the Jesus I am the resurrection
καὶ ἡ ζωή· ὁ πιστεύων εἰς ἐμὲ
and the life he who believes in me
κἂν ἀποθάνῃ ζήσεται,
even if he dies will live
Thank you for reading and God bless you.^^
Making a Christmas wreath for the first time in ages
A friend of mine, whom I hadn't seen in almost two years due to the Coronavirus, invited me a few days ago to make a Christmas wreath last Saturday. She sent me a caring and encouraging e-mail when I was hospitalized last month. She invited me to come over for a change. I joined the event, for I hadn't seen her in a long time and also I love creating something with my hands.
The photo above is my work. The wreath is made of raw materials except for the small ornaments. They have a nice scent each. ^^ The ornaments are fixed with thin wires and a glue gun. Well, looking at the photo again, I think the wreath looks a little less glamorous and sad. (I may add more decorations later. ^^;) Well, I was originally an introvert, so I thought the decorations were modest. LOL
I hung the wreath on the wall of the living room so that it would not be exposed to the wind and rain. I think the color of the wreath will gradually change to brown, so I might leave it up all year long.
I used a small picture of myself as my blog icon because I wanted to show that I am telling the truth as I write my testimonies on my Japanese website. This wearing mask is also me. It was the day I was going to the hairdresser after this event, so I am embarrassed that my hair and clothes look so shabby. I'm still praying, but if I start doing something active in the future, I'll show my face, but for now, it's just a little face.
Thank you for reading and God bless you.^^
Cast your burdens (Psalms 55:22)
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you;
he will never let the righteous be shaken.(NIV)
Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you;
He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.(NKJV)
Cast your burden on the LORD [release it] and He will sustain and uphold you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip, fall, fail).(AMP)
Thank you for reading and God bless you.^^
God's plan for us(Jeremiah29:11-12)
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
(Jeremiah 29:11-12 NKJV)
For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the LORD, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call on Me and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear [your voice] and I will listen to you.
(Jeremiah 29:11-12 AMP)
Thank you for reading and God bless you.^^
Happy New Year!(Psalms 143:8)
These are the photo and verse from 12/31 on the Bible app. I linked it to this blog, for this verse has something in common with my current feelings.
The Lord is with us whenever we are in good times or not. He is not far away and not out of reach. He is the one who knows everything about us, accepts everything, and loves us with his life.
I want to trust in Him and walk with Him, praying that only His will be done. I pray that the Coronavirus pandemic will be over as soonest. May God bless you and your loved ones throughout the new year.
Thank you for reading and God bless you.^^
