Anchored

When I was in the 3rd grade we had to memorize a Psalm a week. Not a verse, a chapter. Not as a class, but stand beside our desk when we were called on, and recite it a student at a time. 

Monday, we delivered seed to my brother Doug and Ginger's house. 

Thursday was the only day we were in the field this past week. John is helping his Dad, BJ, load the planter. "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want..." Psalm 23. This promise helps us stay anchored.

Alex sprayed ground going to soybeans, while Karl sprayed either planted corn or ground going to corn. Jim and Dean delivered them product with semi and tenders. Everyone got rained out midafternoon.

"The earth is the Lord's and everything in it..." Psalm 24. During the rainy days we had several guests for morning coffee. In business we visited about being anchored with collateral, both finances and relationships. In politics we agreed values and freedoms were firm anchors.

These are mama cows Jim had just fed before we unloaded seed at Keith and Julie's place.

We needed more storage to keep things organized. So Wednesday grandson Ezra went with me to Pleasant Hill to purchase used pallet racking. Alex, Jim, and Dean helped paint the uprights Friday. Saturday morning, grandsons Jayden and Lane helped me assemble them. 

"Why do the nations rage, and people plot in vain..." Psalm 2. It seems we're having a lull in the wars and rumors of wars around the world.

Elijah had new corner panels and rockers replaced on his truck. So yesterday Uncle Mike helped him repaint them. First primer, then blue, then clearcoat.

Some folks flew around the moon this past week. We don't see God directly, however I've always considered the moon and stars on a clear night truly seeing His glory. One early, dark, cloudy, rainy morning this past week I drove the Ranger up the hill to pray. We have a blue Bethlehem star, and a white cross on our grain leg. The sky was completely dark. Yet when I took this picture, God's glory (red moon) shown through. "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim His handiwork". Psalm 19.

Last Sunday those of us who were available got together for Easter dinner. I'm thinking today's generations have less to memorize. Things like telephone numbers, map directions, and even scripture, are at the tip of their fingers, on their screens.

I think young minds are keen, sharp, and way more capable than we give them credit for. I still remember conversations with friends back then. I remember what I got for my birthday from my parents. And yes, I still remember these Psalms. So today being Sunday, "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know ye that He is God. It is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves..." Psalm 100. Yes, 60 years ago, I memorized these Psalms from the KJV. And they are anchors I value.