“The RoseBouquet”

I placed an expensive 7-day ad in the paper for my Open House at my new business, but realizing that the turnout might be limited the first Saturday (this last one) I extended it to next Saturday. I dressed up a bit, and made sure I was there by 9 am.

In my heart I felt that since i didn’t have all the computers and printers in place, it might discourage anyone from applying to be an intern if they came to see this office, so in a way, I was not too upset that no one came. I had a quiet day all by myself, cleaning keyboards with Q-tips and hydrogen peroxide, and trying out various operating systems on the one computer.

On Sunday afternoon and evening I had my belated New Year’s Prayer Retreat. I tell you, I felt much better after that. It is always good to get a fresh over-all picture of where my life is going and what i need to ask the Lord to grant me yet.

At this point I am praying for more working computers. (My old one might be revived if I can install a new motherboard, etc.) and the old one from my brother Tom is working.

I’m also praying for the biggest miracle; that God will bring in exactly four suitable people to be interns, willing to learn from me and to pay me for the skills and knowledge i can share with them.

God has done so many wonderful things for me last year, and in bringing me this far - surely He will provide. And IF He should not - I’ll just set it all aside, cancel my rent and the phone/internet connection (coming on Thursday) and stay home and try to keep up with my already full solo business schedule.

At least there is a chance I could catch up one my emails then!

Sunday I found some encouraging Bible passsages in Psalms 126, 128 and 138, and here’s one I should turn into an office poster; “The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and He adds no trouble to it.” (Proverbs. 10:22). Wouldn’t you love a wealth that comes without trouble attached?