The Laid Back Time

Change is definitely coming, on many levels, I believe.  This is the first shemitah I've observed in the Land of Goshen.  I'm thinking back to the herd that was built in 2008 and wondering what Abba will cause the land to bring forth.  I'm still unsure, but I'm going forward in hopeful obedience.  Sukkot is less than two weeks away, and although the cares of the world loom ominously on the horizon, I know my Redeemer lives!

Although there is much happening in this world that is terrible, I also believe we will begin to see some truly great moves of our Creator in the lives of His people.  While the land is resting, I believe I'll be getting some other aspects of this Holy Homesteading strengthened, like the "Holy" part.  Honestly, I'm going to miss my fresh salads next year, but I also know Abba causes the land to produce some wonderful greens.  The blackberries were already here and I don't tend them, anyway.  The fruit trees will be in their third year and it will be a surprise to see what herbs come forth next year.

I will be maintaining my potted plants with water, but there'll be no transplanting, etc. next year.  I truly am excited about this!  What an opportunity!  Much of the Torah agricultural Instruction has been all but lost or modified.  I'm trying to just take The Word literally, and practically apply the Instructions.  This feels like an adventure!