A heavy heart.

Good afternoon friends,
   Such a busy week. Donnie my husband went and had his eyes examined . With the exception of a freckle and the continuing deterioration of his eyesight, no diabetes complications were seen. Since we were going through medical insurance to file we chose not to buy glasses from them. With our high deductible we still ended up paying full price for the exam. Oh well. I saved money by ordering his glasses from www.Zennioptical.com . I had a new prescription and ordered two pair for him. One transitional lenses and one straight polarized prescription sunglasses. Both pair for 140 dollars.
  We have been busy trying to finish up a few things before winter sets in. I know it will be awhile, but we are expecting a cold winter. We still need to finish repairing the storm windows as well as storm doors and more insulation taping . 
  We bought a gallon of Flannel Grey colored paint for the home. It is a shade darker than what was originally on it.I wanted a soft green for the home but he desired the grey so I let him have that choice.I want to try it out and see what it looks like. Then if we love it, we will buy more. I got my green for the master bedroom.
  We have been blessed with an opportunity to help a friend while making a bit of money. Yesterday we pressure washed her home . She provided the cleaners and we did the work. Since we only had to really do two sides, she offered 35 dollars and we accepted it. We had the equipment and it helped both of us. Next time though we need to not go out to lunch afterwards. That eat up our profit...lol! Tomorrow we will go mow her lawn and do the trim work.They have company coming and her husband is only home one full day week. So if she needs a lawn person, we can help on occasion.
  We have started working on the Christmas cantata . I hope it comes out well. I have just recently joined this choir. It is very different than what I was used to. I am used to having to go by the notes. They are more spontaneous and flexible. It is fun though. 
  So much is being broadcast about the bad stuff going on in the world that it can get troubling. The thoughts of the Muslims who are being so mean and deceitful to those they are trying to convince to join them hurts me so. But Isaiah 41:10 tells me not to be afraid for God is with me. No matter what happens, He has me in his victorious right hand.Nothing is going on that He is not aware of and allowing to happen. We are so close to the rapture that my heart quivers at times in awe of it. Only in the last 20 years or so have I become so aware of my need of salvation and to be right with God. I have been saved a long time, but I took it for granted. I fear I have grieved the Holy Spirit time and again. I am so glad we have a God who loves us enough to chastise us and to draw us back to Him. Now is the time to nail down that assurance of your own salvation. If you have any doubts, get things right with God NOW! It would be a horrible thing to go through life thinking all is well and He tells us that He never knew us. Works will not do it. Only recognizing you cannot do this on your own, believing that Jesus died for your sins, was raised from the dead and now sits on the right hand of God and asking Jesus to save you will get you to heaven. Then repent and turn from your old life. Trust me, once you experience the joy and peace of being saved, you will not want to go back. The weight feels like it is gone. Weight you probably never knew you were carrying.
  There is nothing in the world that we are going to carry with us when we die. Only when you believe and trust Jesus to save you will you understand what is truly important. The only thing we can take with us to heaven is our loved ones who also believe. The soul lives forever. It is immortal. But we only have this lifetime to decide where it will spend eternity once we die, heaven or hell. Yes there is a hell. It is a huge lake of fire that the unbelievers who rejected God and those whom follow Satan. The Antichrist and all those who are doing the work of the devil will go there.  The sad thing is many "good" people will go too because they did not realize that we are not judged against each other but against the purity of Jesus.  He was sinless and through the shedding of His blood our sins are covered and forgiven. So if you love someone, make sure they know how to be sure they are going to heaven.
  I am sorry this was so long. God laid this on my heart today. The choice is yours, seek God  or turn away. You  may never be given a second chance.