Over this weekend, the new crescent moon was sited in Israel. This signals the beginning of a new biblical month. In the millennial reign of the Messiah, all the earth will worship YHVH on these appointed days.
These Scriptures mention the New Moon.
The fourth month, for our family, involved great transition. My good friend Sister Do Bee mentioned the word chaos. That hit the nail on the head for me. On Shabbat, I mentioned Genesis 1:2 ISR98, "And the earth came to be formless and empty, and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of Elohim was moving on the face of the waters." The greater the chaos, the greater demand to come to order. That is what I am sensing that YHVH wants to do in my life in this season, bring it to order. This saying has been floating around Facebook this weekend. I think it accurately describes the place where I am standing. I'm expecting beauty at the end.
Instead of highlighting only one priority in this, my monthly blog, I figured I would say something about all of them because I feel like every area of my life needs attention right now.
Priority 1 - My Elohim
My prayer life has grown in the past month. I am thankful for that, but I have been neglecting a Bible study that I had joined. Facebook stopped giving me notifications and I stopped doing it. In addition to my daily Scripture READING, and following along with the study guides for Hoshana Rabbah for the current week's Torah portion, I need to make time to do this Psalm 119 study. I want to make sure that I have the opportunity to apply the word. It is in the application of the Word that it becomes real. Those who don't apply the Word are spoken of in Scripture as those who are ever learning but never able to come into the knowledge of the truth.
Priority 2 - My Husband
Friend Hubby will be starting two new ventures within the next month. I need to stay on top of his eating. Now is the season to prepare breakfast burritos, mason jar salads, etc.
Priority 3 - My Children
My son's hours are getting like a typical college student. I realize he feels more productive at night, probably because the house is quiet, but he is still going to need to get some exercise in. He is also going to need to get his Eagle project done in the next 6 months before he turns 18. I am going to talk to some of the advisors so I can help him to get a timeline together.
My youngest daughter is getting a head start on her academics for this school year, particularly algebra and chemistry. She wants to learn more domestic crafts. I would like to see her learn to sew and knit by patterns, not just off the top of her head.
Priority 4 - My Home
Friend Hubby and I have been doing a lot of talking about finishing projects we have talked about doing in our home. For the past 6 months or so, I have been working 2 part time jobs, one as an employee and one as an independent contractor. I had been mulling it over for quite some time and now feel that this is the season to step out on faith and leave the employee status behind. The independent contractor position will allow me to be much more flexible with my time so that I can get some things accomplished.
I am also beginning to stock up for the winter. Friend Hubby has informed me that the freezer is too full right now, so I think on my next shopping trip I will focus on the non-perishables.
Priority 5 - Myself
Since I won't have to rush to get to work in the morning, I can go ahead and get some exercise done at the beginning of my day. I have been enjoying Leslie Sansone videos on YouTube. My son put more in my stability ball so I would like to do some core work as well. This week, I am going to go ahead and send off for my college transcript. Friend Hubby will start class two evenings a week in a few weeks. I should go to class at the same time as he does so he doesn't miss my presence.
I am also excited to begin writing to a few pen pals. There is a group of Facebook for Modern Day 50s housewives. I think it's going to be fun. Maybe in the future we can do a recipe exchange with the pen pals as well.
I also want to do a definite upgrade to my wardrobe to include more skirts, matching partial head coverings (I have seen some styles and I just want to use my creativity to do my own thing). I also would like to make some modest feminine looking tzittzit. All the colors, all the coordination! :-)
Priority 6 - Ministry
There are a couple of things I would like to do. Sister Do Bee would like to have a craft day. Maybe I can host something like a crafting bee and everyone can just bring their work in progress.
I would like to do a live Bible study, maybe at Chick-fil-A with some ladies, leading them through the study of Psalms like the online group has done. Social media is getting old we me. I think I need more physical interaction.
This looks like a lot to accomplish in one month. Since I am putting it out there, I am eagerly anticipating all of things falling into place that this month will hold.
Rosh Chodesh Sameach!
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