Happenings - a Tad Preachy and a Bit Skeptical

So far, there have been nineteen days of ice cracking and . . . HalleluYah! No ice today. I am so grateful. The herd and flocks are holding up well and we're nearly three weeks into winter, which means just a little over two months til spring. I just love the way I can slant my report to slant the perspective, just a bit. I am not complaining about winter at all. I'm thinking mornings of ice cracking may be almost as many days as the season itself, but that's okay too. It's a season we need. I was speaking with a Dear Sister today about weather and how much I truly appreciate rain or snow or heat or cold in it's season, because it is a sign of G-d's approval. Too much or too little of any normal weather occurrence for our geographical region indicates we've got trouble coming, or we're in trouble!
I've noticed something else about homesteading, just recently. I am setting this up because I know I'm supposed to host other folks of a "kindred spirit" when the time comes. A sort of remnant refuge, so to speak. I also find myself extending invitations regularly and although I have no idea who will show up to demand what or insist upon what, there's a certain relief with being obedient to what I believe and then watching the way things turn out.
I want everyone to get in on the promise of G-d, but once I realize not everyone wants in, I'm always a bit hesitant about whether or not I've shot my mouth off too soon or too loud. Well, glory HalleluYah, those days are over. I've found there is a hedge of protection around G-d's plan and I am supposed to be inviting people into His plan. [PERIOD] I don't know everything, I don't do it all right, but I do know I'm supposed to be inviting folks to what I've received and be loving in my dealings.
After a very illuminating situation, in which I was told off and unfriended in no uncertain terms, I've received revelation knowledge. What if everyone who comes into our circle of influence that we find annoying, stupid, ridiculous, mocking, unfriendly, or flat out aggressive, just what if that is the opportunity to be obedient to Y'hshuwah's Sermon on the Mount when he said to "Love your enemy." I've actually experienced a deep, deep sadness for those who have been outrageously ignorant and aggressive. What if idiots come into our life for a chance to be obedient and loving? I've certainly had an opportunity to wonder that in the past 48 hours.
I remember in my twenties and thirties, the women in their 50's who knew the gossip, that is "prayer requests," knew who needed prayer and who needed chastisement, and the scoop on everyone's business and spouted as such every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. Well, I found out what they do through the week, now. They are now on Social Security and have plenty of time all week to be on FaceBook! On a side note, I've also wondered if every Dana Carvey impersonator has taken on about a bazillion facebook ID's to be "church ladies."