Too Much Fertilizer!

The yard at the parsonage has been the been a bit of a pain since we moved in over 3 years ago. It get's full of crazy weeds that I just can't seem to get rid of in the heat of the summer. This was going to be the summer I just wasn't going to let that happen. I fertilized in late spring and it looked pretty good. Then we had a hot streak so I waited for the next round until there was a bit of a break in the heat. I decided it was time for a weed and feed application this time. So I pulled out the drop spreader. 

There seemed to be something wrong with the  drop adjuster so I tinkered with it and thought I had it fixed but that was not the case. It took two bags to cover the yard when it should have taken, probably only one to one and a half. With this weed and feed fertilizer you need to wait 24 to 48 hours to water it in, so that the de-weed part has a chance to work.  We got lucky and it rained right on the day I needed to water. I thought that everything was going to be great with the yard but the day after it rained I noticed brown lines coming on in the grass and the next day most of the grass looked like it was dying.

Apparently too much fertilizer fell on the yard. We hopefully are not going to have any weeds but now it looks like we may not have any grass either. But there is hope.... 

One good thing about grass is it will come back. It looks like it is dead but it is just, usually, in stress shut down mode. And after it recovers it comes back better then new. 

Sometimes we need a stress shut down mode. We need to take a break to get away from everything. A vacation on the beach or in a cabin in the woods would be just the ticket but that is not always possible. 

When excess stress gets to me, and I can't go on vacation, I head to my favorite chair in the house, shut off the TV and open up the scriptures. I know that that may sound goofy to some but you'd be surprised how much this helps. 

God wants to be our refuge in the stressful times of our lives. He cares so much for us and does not want us to suffer. 

The author of this scripture in the Psalms knew this too....

You are my hiding place and my shield of protection; I hope in Your word. Psalm 119:114 VOICE

My hope for you is that you are not in deep stress right now, but if times are tough you do have a place to escape to. 

If you do not have a Bible to open a great websight for you would be...

http://www.biblegateway.com

Let God wrap you in His comforting words of love and grace so that you can come back refreshed and good as new!

Hopefully like my grass will!!!

Blessings!

Poor Puppies

Today has been a catch up day with my treasurer work for the Thrift shop. I have been on vacation and then on our youth mission trip, so a lot of stuff needed my attention. My poor puppies missed me tons while I was gone and wanted my attention too. But I had to work at the computer no matter what.

They kept fussing at me to play and take them for a walk and give them treats. They got my attention but not the way they wanted it. I finally got frustrated and got stern with them, to leave me alone. Poor doggies. Don't they look sad and mistreated?

Aren't we lucky that God doesn't get frustrated with us and yell at us to leave Him alone? You know that He is always busy keeping the universe going, controlling the tides, growing our crops, feeding the birds, raising and setting the sun. His work never stops. But our creator loves us so much that no matter how busy He is He hears and answers our prayers, gives us strength in our weakness, and makes sure we are taken care of throughout all of our everyday life. The scriptures are full of reminders of this.....

Luke 12:28

The Voice (VOICE)

28 Look at the grass growing over there. One day it’s thriving in the fields. The next day it’s being used as fuel. If God takes such good care of such transient things, how much more you can depend on God to care for you, weak in faith as you are.

Deuteronomy 11:11-12

The Voice (VOICE)

11 But in the land where you’re going to live, the hills and valleys drink water right out of the sky! 12 He takes care of this land; He’s always looking after it, all throughout the year.

1 John 5:14

The Message (MSG)

13-15 My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God’s Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he’s listening. And if we’re confident that he’s listening, we know that what we’ve asked for is as good as ours.

Aren't we lucky and blessed to know that God feels this way about us. We never have to beg and fuss at Him to get His attention. Hey, He even gave the ultimate gift for us. Death on the cross. How much more can he love us than that?

Well my dogs finally got to go on a walk after my work was all caught up. Which was just before dinner. Much later than they would have liked to go. I'm so glad you and I don't have to wait on God, the way they had to wait on me.

POOR PUPPIES!

Be sure to think of God and his love as you watch the sun set tonight and remember He won't be too busy to love on you, as He helps it rise in the morning.

Blessings!