Contemplating

The past few weeks I have found myself drawn to the farmstead--Not real sure why other than when I look around, listen to the news and others I feel sense of peace and security here--The things going on in the world and even in our small towns leaves me feeling a bit uneasy, but on the farm I seem to find balance--All around me seems to be an attitude complacency, and that doesn't set well within me--It reminds me of a springtime storm here in the South that is brewing--All the signs are there, but they are going unheeded and people set idlely by until the storm is upon them and then its to late--they are overtaken--I have found I take much comfort in my home, farm, family, friends, God and His word lately--The Christmas season is upon us which may be one reason I feel such a sense of peace here at the farm--I am much not of a people person and tend to like to be 'away' from the crowds--but I feel the real reason is simply God moving his people in a different direction--There seems to be a seperation going on--Many of God's people are hearing his voice to prepare and seperate--I really used to feel the urge to tell others, of course I was met with raised eyebrows and an attitude of "your crazy'--I still feel like it needs to be told, only now its not as urgent--I feel more the urge to make sure my family will be taken care of--No one knows what the future holds for our country, but one thing we can be sure of is that the Lord will never leave not forske us--he will prepare his children for the long haul--Maybe my needing to be home is simply the fact it is quiet and I can hear that still small voice that speaks so clearly if we listen--Whatever the reason, I am content and happy, more so than I have ever been--I have no fear, no worry--I have a peace that is amazing--I look around at our little place and I am thankful--thankful for all the Lord has done and will do--When I must get out and leave the comforts of my home and farm and go into town or to the stores I find myself feeling empty--As I hear the chatter of others discussing all the money they are spending, or who's getting divoced, or this and that--I am so glad I have been called out and seperated--My life is simple, not full of drama--to some the word to describe my life would be boring--But I find my life full of pleasure and satisfaction--In spite of the all of the upheavel and potential dangers facing this old world--I have a place a peace and solace--I find that place on my farm and in my Lord--

::Until Next Time::
The Deliberate Homesteader