On September 29th, while it was early in the morning, I went out to help a student from the GROW, EAT, AND SAVE GARDENING CLASSES with her garden. What a time it was! When I finished, she was overjoyed and grateful. Then gave me a box containing some chicken eggs. After, I was on my way home to get ready to meet the needs of the day.
As I was getting ready at home, this message came up. "2026's Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) May Be Higher Than Expected." The message went on to say, "Here are three reasons not to celebrate.
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Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year, and we all will be affected.
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So far, projections are calling for a 2.7% COLA in 2026, which would be higher than 2025's COLA of 2.5%.
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Even if next year's COLA is more generous, retirees may not enjoy the large income boost they're expecting."
As I was thinking about what I just read. The Spirit of the LIVING GOD said to me, "Here is the plan to break economic strangling. To break the 'high cost of living' is primarily through principles of simplicity, self-sacrifice, and economy, advocating for a life of honest labor and prudent spending rather than luxury and display.
Stop living above your means. An extravagant lifestyle leads to unhappiness and a loss of true joy, while a life of service, simplicity, and faith in God's provision offers true contentment and spiritual richness.
Track the spending of your household for a month or two. You may be surprised by the amounts spent on smaller fun purchases. Looking over receipts may give you a better idea about where you can cut back in order to live within your means. Watch out for the dangers of greed and the dangers of seeking to keep up your appearances. Because this led to dissatisfaction, anxiety, sickness, fear, and an early death."
What a download of information for the needs of the world and our local economy.
Think about it, an expensive dwelling, elaborate furnishings, display, luxury, and ease do not furnish the conditions essential to a happy, useful life. Jesus came to this earth to accomplish the greatest work ever accomplished among men. He came as God’s ambassador to show us how to live so as to secure life’s best results.
What were the conditions chosen by the infinite Father for His Son? A secluded home in the Galilean hills; a household sustained by honest, self-respecting labor; a life of simplicity; daily conflict with difficulty and hardship; self-sacrifice, economy, and patient, gladsome service; the hour of study at His mother’s side, with the open scroll of Scripture; the quiet of dawn or twilight in the green valley; the holy ministries of nature; the study of creation and providence; and the soul’s communion with God,—these were the conditions and opportunities of the early life of Jesus...
Better than any other inheritance of wealth you can give to your children will be the gift of a healthy body, a sound mind, and a noble character. Those who understand what constitutes life’s true success will be wise betimes. They will keep in view life’s best things in their choice of a home.
Instead of dwelling where only the works of men can be seen, where the sights and sounds frequently suggest thoughts of evil, where turmoil and confusion bring weariness and disquietude, go where you can look upon the works of God. Find the rest in the beauty, quietude, and peace of nature. Let your eyes rest on the green fields, the groves, and the hills. Look up to the blue sky, unobscured by the city’s dust and smoke, and breathe the invigorating air of heaven. Go apart from the distractions and dissipations of city life, you can give your children your companionship, where you can teach them to learn of God through His works, and train them for lives of integrity and usefulness."
Today, let us focus our minds on GOD, and others first. As it is said, "A life centered on service to others and love for God provides a secure foundation and a sure guide, unlike worldly pursuits."
In life, "supporting another person's success will never ruin yours."
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According to the prophecy of the Bible, a day of poverty is coming upon this world, and there will be a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation. The phrase "there will be a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation" is a direct quote from Daniel 12:1 in the Bible, referring to a future time of immense distress. This is not a message of doom and gloom, but a message of hope.
"Daniel 12:1 refers to a future "time of trouble" when Jesus ceases His intercession in the heavenly sanctuary, and the wicked are left without restraint. This will be a period of great distress and affliction for God's people, but all those whose names are written in God's book will be delivered. The "standing up of Michael" (Christ) signifies the moment of their salvation, marking the end of probation and the coming of God's kingdom."
"When the third angel’s message closes, mercy no longer pleads for the guilty inhabitants of the earth. The people of God have accomplished their work. They have received “the latter rain,” “the ... refreshing ... from the presence of the Lord,” and they are prepared for the trying hour before them. Angels are hastening to and fro in heaven. An angel returning from the earth announces that his work is done; the final test has been brought upon the world, and all who have proved themselves loyal to the divine precepts have received “the seal of the living God.” Then Jesus ceases His intercession in the sanctuary above. He lifts His hands and with a loud voice says, “It is done.” ...
When He leaves the sanctuary, darkness covers the inhabitants of the earth. In that fearful time the righteous must live in the sight of a holy God without an intercessor. The restraint which has been upon the wicked is removed, and Satan has entire control of the finally impenitent. God’s long-suffering has ended. The world has rejected His mercy, despised His love, and trampled upon His law. The wicked have passed the boundary of their probation; the Spirit of God, persistently resisted, has been at last withdrawn. Unsheltered by divine grace, they have no protection from the wicked one. Satan will then plunge the inhabitants of the earth into one great, final trouble. As the angels of God cease to hold in check the fierce winds of human passion, all the elements of strife will be let loose. The whole world will be involved in ruin more terrible than that which came upon Jerusalem of old.
Those only who have clean hands and pure hearts will stand in that trying time.... Now is the time, while the four angels are holding the four winds, to make our calling and election sure."
My friend, be not fearful, God has promised that if we serve Him to the best of our ability, He will sustain us, Amen.. I will not fear for the future except I forget the way the Lord has led me in my past history. May GOD bless you and your family. Blessings, Blessings, Blessings
By GARDEN MINISTRY
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