What Will August Be Like

To be honest my last post was supposed 

to be for today but I accidentally already

posted it which is Ok.

Now we have to see what August has

in store for us. Of course, it is still 

important to take one day at a time.

Like I said before we can make plans

but we can't worry about tomorrow 

while it is still called today.

The only plan I have right now is I 

will meeting up with my cousin Peggy

on Wednesday in Burlington Washington.

Burlington is a small town about an hour

drive north of Seattle. We are going to 

Everson Washington just past Bellingham

near the Canadian border. It is about an

hour drive from Burlington.

Peggy and I our cousin Ray passed away

in April. They had a limited amount

of space for people to attend his funeral

which took place last Sunday. I wasn't

able to attend since it was mainly immediate

who

family. I am going to see Linda his widow

to give my respect.

I didn't know Ray very well although I

did see him at some of our family reunions.

He was into farming just like his parents.

It is important to give respect to anyone

who is family or we feel like family.

It will be a long day but it will be nice

to catch up with Peggy as well.  She

lives on Whidbey Island which is west

of Burlington. She grew up in Bellingham. 

She is ten years older then me or at least

around that mark anyway so I really have

known her as an adult.

I do remember going to her wedding as

a young child. It was quite the trip having

car trouble on the way not making sure

we would make it on time which we did.

This was before the interstate was put in

so took a lot longer to get there as well.

I only remember pieces of the trip since

I was so young. 

Good bye July

Hard to believe July is wrapping up. I just

realized how to spell it right. lol

For the first half of the month here in

Western Washington we were wondering

if summer was ever going to happen.

Now we can say yes it has.

I don't let my life be dictated by the

weather but certainly a lot better when

it is sunny. I don't want it too hot though

either.  

Next Wednesday I am going on adventure

going up north  near the Canadian border.

I am meeting up with my older cousin Peggy.

Our cousin Ray passed away in April. They

finally had his funeral on Sunday, however,

I wasn't able to attend since they only allow

50 people to attend. 

Peggy and I will be meeting up in Burlington

Washington which is almost two hour drive

for me. Peggy lives on Whidbey Island so

closer for her. 

We will be meeting Ray's widow Linda. So

it will be nice to hear stories about his life.

I had met him on occasion primarily at 

family reunions.

It will be nice to chat with Peggy as well.

The drive will be about an hour from 

Burlington. 

It will be a long day as well I know for sure.

Pray and wish me well. 

Finding Our Way

When it comes to our life purpose

the road isn't always clear so we

have to find our way.

It isn't easy road for the most part.

There will be turns we won't expect.

A good idea is to go to someone 

we have known for a while and

we trust to ask why we were 

created and the purpose of our

lives.

We may even be surprised. Every

one of us has strongholds from

long ago keeping us from fulfilling

our purpose and destiny. 

We must pray and repent for allowing

these strongholds. Actually believing 

in them. 

It doesn't mean we won't stumble any

longer but we will have a more of an

idea what to do. Amen!

Meeting Strangers

There is nothing better for me than to meet

strangers or someone I have never met before.

I figure it has to be part of my life purpose to

meet people I have never met before. 

Whether we spend a few minutes talking or 

several minutes in either case I enjoy doing so.

I am not sure whether it was what I wanted to

do at an earlier age but certainly do now.

On Tuesday I had my second car recharged

since it had a dead battery after not driving

since February. 

I am actually in the process of selling it. So

anyway I took it out for a drive to get the 

battery to continue running.

I stopped by the trail where a lot of locals

walk, run or ride their bikes.

I ran into an older gentlemen or at least

older than me I believe who was going

to take his bike for a ride.

He told me he hadn't been on it for 

nearly a year. He like this trail because

the hills it has.

Although we may never meet again I 

hope I rubbed off on him in a positive

way. 

Life of Discipline

Those who have played a sport or have

or currently in the military knows what

it means to have discipline in their lives.

For those of us wanting to live a life of

purpose discipline is an important part

as well.

For us to accomplish anything we must

have discipline to succeed. It doesn't 

matter whatever we want to have success

in it does take some discipline as well.

So if you are a mentor or a leader it is

important to teach discipline to those

under your care. 

Summer Has Arrived

Here in the Pacific Northwest it has been

a tough summer with a not a lot of sun.

Also, to be able to get out because of

Covid-19 hasn't been easy either like

for most everyone.

This weekend it was a lovely weather

along with Monday as well.  I have 

heard different people and families 

taking trips though the weather not

ideal until now.

I figure spending time with others

especially family is a good thing

no matter what the weather is. I 

am not sure whether everyone 

would agree with me.

So I hope you had a good weekend

and be able to get out even if you

have to social distance. 

Life Purpose Means To Lead

When God created us for a purpose

he put us in a leadership role

What that means is different for 

each one.

I know there are those who have

the personality to only be a follower

which you might do a lot of the time

but it doesn't stop you being a leader

either.

Leading means someone is following

you in some form or other. You are

a father than you have your children

to lead or you own a business than 

you have employees and customers

to lead.

Leading doesn't mean you have to

take on a lot of responsibility though

it might as well. Leading just means

someone wants to follow you in some

form or another.

It is important live a life others do

want to follow. I have mentioned 

before others watch what you do.

I am sure you have done the same

as well.

We can both be a follower and a

leader. It is not one or the other.

So just lead the way you think

you should or how others that

have influenced you. 

In the end ask God how you 

should lead. He is the greatest

leader of all. 

Sometimes Words Are Not Enough

There are days when it is hard to give

out words and this is one of them for

me anyway.

Sometimes we have to give action.

It is by faith and example. 

The world needs change but words

not enough sometimes. 

Love is the most important thing

we have even when others don't

see it. We must treat others as

we want to be treated even

when they don't see it.

Great News Saturday

I found out a little while ago I became

a great uncle on Friday. Her name is

Eleanor Kirby Nightingale.

Now we find out what God  has in stored

for the life purpose of this beautiful young

girl in the years ahead. 

They will call her Ellie though. 

Looking Forward To Next Trip

After last Monday's trip for the day

I have to plan my next trip.

Not sure exactly when or where,

though I know will again be in

my native state of Washington.

There are so many places to see

here. Some I haven't been to in 

awhile or I haven't been to at all.

There really isn't a bad place to

visit around here. From Seattle

you can go north, south, east or west.

Right now we are required to wear

masks whenever going to any restaurant,

bar, coffee shop and grocery store.

Outside we don't have to wear a 

mask long as we stay in a group

no more than five people.

Life has gotten back to close to

normal besides wearing a mask.

Most people are abiding to wearing

a mask while some complain they

think it is foolish to do so.

Although I am not a fan of wearing

a mask I feel it is important to protect

others. It isn't about me at all. Some

people just don't get it.

So here I am trying to live out my

life purpose the best I can. This is

all any of us can do. Until next time

stay safe and be blessed. 

                                           Cascade Mountains viewing from I-90

Turn Things Around

We all have weaknesses the key is how 

to  turn things around.

We should be able to take our weaknesses

and make them our strengths.

The number one key do we really

want to make our weaknesses

into strengths or not.

How do we change our weaknesses

into strengths? Well the first thing

we must acknowledge our weaknesses.

We must repent of our weaknesses.

We must ask God to turn these

weaknesses into strengths. 

After that we see what happens. For

our weaknesses have been with us

for a long time so won't change overnight.

We can't change our weaknesses on our

own only God can do so. This why we

wait to see what happens.

Continue to Press On

I have mentioned before though it has

been a while how important it is to 

continue to press on.

It is easy to be discouraged especially

in these days we are living right now.

Though we will have our ups and downs

it is important to keep our faith in God

along with ourselves.

Our purpose should continue to be

our view. It is what makes us and 

keeps us happy and have joy at the

same time. 

Pressing on means we continue on

the path we lead despite the circumstances

that come our way.

Remember to continue loving others

as well as ourselves. Walk the path

we are to lead and don't stray far off

of it. Amen!

Gifts Given To Us

When it comes to gifts given to us there are

two categories the natural and supernatural. 

We can have a gift like wisdom. In our natural

we can be be naturally smart. For instance, in

my family we are all to some degree to be

smart. Some are more smarter than others 

though it is hard to really know since everyone

is smart in one fashion or another.

Wisdom for the most part is a supernatural 

gift. Those God has given the gift of wisdom

allows it to be used at specific times. For 

instance, you may need to hear a word of 

wisdom so God will give the person who

has that gift to give the word of wisdom 

to you.  This will go for other gifts as well.

You may know both the natural and supernatural

gifts God has given you. The natural gifts 

you will use a lot of the time while the 

supernatural gifts will be given when needed.

The most important thing is to be prepared

to use either the natural or supernatural gifts.

Has Your Life Purpose Changed?

Has your life purpose seemed to have changed

over the last four months like everything else

seems to have.

I hope you are doing much of the same things

for your purpose. You just might be doing it in

a different fashion.

There is a member of my church who led several

small groups where he did Bible teaching. Most

of his groups are still going strong except he is

doing them on video chat instead.

Sometimes we have to change things up in our

life purpose and that is what he did. He still felt

strong doing his Bible teaching so like many in

the business world he decided to do it from

home and on his computer.

We should think more about what our life

purpose will look like in the future and adapt.

Best to your in your journey and life purpose. Amen!

Prayer and Meditation

Yes I finally was able to get some

sleep after praying and meditation.

I am sure some Christians don't

believe in meditation but Christians

have been doing so since Jesus

Christ.

Just because other religions plus

those who do yoga shouldn't stop

Christians to do so.

I began praying then went into

meditating on some of the scriptures

before falling asleep.

I may decide to do so on a regular

basis now. Also, when I wake up

as well.

Every morning I read two different

books of the old testament and new 

testament. 

Right now I am in the first chapter

of Samuel and starting on Jeremiah.

I am in 2 Corinthians and Revelation.

When I finish Revelation then I will

go to Mark.  I finished Matthew a few

weeks ago.

I have a routine to my reading of the

Bible. It allows me to read the Bible

two or three times a year. 

Hard To Get Sleep

This doesn't happen to me having

problem getting sleep at night.

Tonight I slept for a couple of 

hours but now don't feel like it.

Maybe writing here will allow 

me to get back to sleep.

Monday was a beautiful day

and a hot day while I drove

over to Eastern Washington.

I didn't go as far as I intended. 

Where I wanted to go was farther

then I remember but it is was 

still a good drive.

I made my first stop at Snoqualmie

Pass. It certainly didn't look the 

same in summer as in winter.

I wasn't expecting to but took

no pictures there.

My next stop was about 20 miles

east of the pass at Lake Kachess.

What a beautiful spot. Met a woman

with her young son camping at the

foot of the Lake.

My next stop was another 20 miles on Highway I-90 at Roslyn.

It is known where the scenery of the television show North

Exposure. 

Roslyn was founded in 1886. Though it has some modern homes it

certainly looks like it is back quite a few years as well.

My next and lost stop was at Lake Easton National Park.

I didn't take any pictures. What I saw a lot of families

camping out. It looked like a popular spot for such

a thing.

Final picture returning going west on I-90 is Keechelus Lake

Had I continued there are so many places to see going north off of

I-90. I hope to take trips to those places again. 

A popular spot is Lake Chelan. A large group from my church

spent the weekend there. Several miles from Roslyn and Easton

is Cle Elem. 

Check a map of the whole north area east of Seattle you will

be impressed.

Now I am going to see whether I can get back to sleep. I am

not that confident right now. 

Getting Ready To Go

I am going on another road trip today.

I will be leaving earlier than on the 

previous trips for two reasons.

It will be a longer trip plus the

weather will be hotter especially

where my designation is.

It will probably be one hundred

degrees where I am going as the

high so hopefully start driving back

before it gets that hot.

I will put sun screen on before I 

leave and take it with me as well

if I need to add more.

I will end up on I-90 going first 

over Snoqualmie pass before 

entering eastern Washington.

There temperatures are usually

ten to fifteen degrees higher

than here during the summer.

I expect to make several stops

especially on the way back home.

If I am tired I hope to find some

shade to rest.

Enjoy your day with many blessings. 

Thinking Positive

Hasn't been easy over the last four

months, however, it is important

to think positive.

Faith is being challenged but it

is what we have to hang onto. 

It is so hard to know how long

the coronavirus is going to be

around for.

Right when we hear the virus

is going down it starts peaking

again.

We have to remember more testing

is happening so what we thought

before isn't true. With more testing

more positive results will happen.

This doesn't mean we are in trouble

in the way the media wants us to 

think. We have to remember they

are wanting their ratings to go up.

So think positive and let your faith

be strong. Amen!

Read Proverbs

One of the best books to read in the Bible

is Proverbs. It is right after Psalms in the

Old Testament.

Proverbs is like poetry where they are

two lines or possibly.

There are 31 chapters of Proverbs so

you can read one chapter a day for a

month.

There is a lot of wisdom in Proverbs

well as talking about wisdom.

Your life can change reading Proverbs.

You may even realize your life purpose

more in depth as well.

Enjoy and have a good time with Proverbs.

Positive Relationship

Most relationships feel positive at the 

beginning but they don't turn out that 

way.

We can learn from positive relationships.

Those are truly positive last a long time.

I have found on occasion a long running

relationship have ended as well.

Temptation comes before the fall. One

of the party believes it is greener on 

the other side so they decide to jump

the fence not realizing or in some cases

don't care they won't be able to return.

The other side of the fence is usually

not greener than the side you come 

from so why even try. Even if it is

greener you leave disaster when you

jump the fence.

We all want positive relationships so

when you have one stay there. It doesn't

mean the relationship is perfect because

none are but still is positive. 

Spiritual Battle

What is happening in the world right

now is a spiritual battle. Another way

to call it spiritual warfare.

The world is such where so many

people are wanting us to think different

than we used too.

I know there ae those who think we

are in the last days. Be honest we have

been since Jesus Christ was raised from

the dead.

We are closer to the end then we were

yesterday. Whether it is the end times

we don't know even though it certainly

looks that way.

The important thing is to be ready and

not listen to other ones words when it

comes to end times.

I could be wrong as well so don't listen

to me as an expert either. I am never

going to pretend Christ is coming soon.

The important thing is to know we are

in a battle where our minds are wanting

to be changed. Stand firm on what you

have believed. Don't let evil become good

and good become evil. 

Old Friends

I find it good to run into old friends and 

classmates in the same fashion as seeing

relatives.

In many ways old friends are closer 

than relatives.

In either case they are special for sure.

Old friends remember things about

you that others won't or you don't

remember yourself.

Later today I will be on video chat

once again with my sister, brother

and nephews. 

It will be nice to chat again and get

up to date My brother and I talk on

the phone every week, however, 

seeing each other's face is special. 

What Leads To Our Life Purpose

The number one thing for us to live a life

purpose we must have a relationship with

God.  He is the one that leads us to the

purpose  our life is meant to be.

We may believe we have a purpose without

God but it doesn't go anywhere until we

live for God.

God is the one that gives us the gifts and

talents when we are born. We may not

discover these gifts and talents for some

time though. This can even be true when

we are using them before knowing him.

As I have mentioned before the happiest

of times for us is living with our purpose.

When we know about these purposes allows

us to live a more fulfilling life. 

Going After It

Regardless what you want to do go

after it.

Your gifts and talents identify who

you are. They make who you are.

There maybe those who don't

recognize your gifts or talents

but it doesn't change things at 

all. 

People will look at you. The most

important ones will think highly

of you. 

When you are humble others will

think greater of you then if you 

are not.

Working Together

For our life purpose to flourish is to have

someone else to work together.

Those who are married then your spouse

would be your partner. They don't have

to be the only one, however, should be

included.

The other person should be someone 

with similar gifting or another gift

balances yours.  Jesus Christ even 

said it is important for people to go

out in twos. In other words not be

a lone ranger.

Here in the USA everyone looks

at being independent as being a 

good thing, however somethings

it is best to be two.

Working together you can change

the world. 

 

My Next Trip

Next week I will be taking another trip in 

the state of Washington.

I will take a trip to eastern Washington.

I haven't been there for a long time.

There are some lovely places with

some lakes included.

I will take some more pictures on

this trip too.

Going traveling even a short way

from home will allow more to

discover about our life purpose.

Our life purpose is a journey as

much as anything else.

How We Should Feel

We can have doubt when pursuing the 

right direction we feel is going to happen

next in our lives.

It takes prayer and confirmation by others

to know for sure we are going the right

direction as we think.

We won't know for sure until we are on

the road, however, we will be trusting

God along the way.

The right direction wouldn't be in our

hearts if it really wasn't supposed to

be the road to be on 

I am sure we will be surprised along

the journey as well. 

Humor Good Medicine

When life knocks us down there is

nothing like humor to help us back

up again.

Those who use humor on a regular

basis have a good gift.

Humor can lift us up  like no other.

Humor can be a saving grace.

Use humor whenever possible.

Those who receive humor will

appreciate it. 

You Are Extraordinary

You may feel ordinary. Others have told you

that your not even that.

Let you know God says you are extraordinary.

Who are you going to believe. 

I would go with the third choice. He created

the heaven's and the earth so he knows more

than anyone else.

Often we believe others before believing

God. He knew who you were to become

before the earth was created.

Take God at his word.

Do Our Best

I know many of have been through this 

four at least four months when it comes

to Covid-19.

I encourage all of us to do our very best

during this time. 

I know people have their own opinions 

or concerns, however, keep a positive

attitude.

Love your neighbor even if they have a

different opinion or doing something 

different than you are.

We have to remember not everyone is

going to agree with us. Keep your smile.

Here we are asked to wear masks indoors

or outside unless you are more than six

feet apart. For those who have health issues

they are exempt.

I am not sure masks are helpful as much as

the social distancing but I follow the guidelines.

Not for myself but others.

So encourage others with a good word. Let them

know they are important regardless who they

are. 

Investments

We all know about investments from

the stock market to real estate. We

go to an adviser to help us find the

best for us.

When it comes to our life purpose

we should invest in people. It is

one of the most important parts

of our life purpose.

If you have been at your life purpose

for some time then you can be an

adviser for others how to become

mentors. We all can use a mentor.

Let people close to you that you

want to invest into their lives.

What a difference you can make. 

Weather Complaints

Since July has started here in Western Washington

the weather hasn't been what we are used to when

it comes to summer.

About every seven years the weather is like this

in July when the temperatures are lower and clouds

are in the morning.

I don't have a problem with it since the sun does

come out for at least half of the day and what I

like is the temperature gets no higher than 70.

I figure we should be thankful for being alive.

With the virus we should limit our time outside

anyway. Recently more people are catching the

virus as well. 

We are supposed to wear masks whether we are

inside or outside. Businesses are not supposed to

service us if we are not wearing a mask.

I know it isn't easy to wear a mask I know for sure.

When I do it is usually only for a few minutes

anyway. 

So if there is a year where it doesn't look so much

like summer this is a good one.

The important thing is to enjoy life and live our

life purpose to the best we can. Amen!

Always Family

I would say life wasn't always good

however, family made it a lot better.

I fortunately had a good family. What

a blessing they have been.

I miss my mother along with dad and

my brother who both have been gone

for a while.

A classmate died Monday from a car

he was in three weeks ago. I hadn't 

seen him a lot as an adult but still

feels like family.

I didn't get along with some of my

classmates but I still feel  they are

family to me.

I have new friends who feel like

family but there is something about

those you grew up with even when

you don't see them very often.

So enjoy your family as much as

you can even during the hard times.

Remember they all won't be around

after a while. Amen!

Pictures of Monday Trip

I made my trip to Bainbridge Island and

Poulsbo on Monday.

Much of Bainbridge Island is residential,

however, I finally found spot to see Seattle

from a distance well as where the ferry leaves

for  Seattle.

It isn't easy to get close to the ferry unless you

ride the ferry to Seattle. Maybe one of these

days I will  take the ferry ride.  

Poulsbo is a small city founded by those

originally from Norway. I was able to take

some pictures from the old part of the town

though not very large.

I was able to walk the streets there to get

pictures there wasn't a lot of people around,

however, most of them were wearing masks

as I was.

                         

                                              Seattle Washington

                                            Bainbridge Island

                                            Bainbridge Island to Seattle Ferry

                                            Poulsbo, Washington

                                              Poulsbo, Washington

                                            Taken at Poulsbo Yacht Club 

Hello Monday

Here in the good old USA it is the last

day of the 4th of July weekend celebrating

Independence Day 

I have decided to take a drive today to

Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo Washington.

It is about an hour drive away.

I have been to Poulsbo several times in

the last few years but a while since 

Bainbridge Island.

Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island are 

connected by a bridge. Poulsbo

is a small town recently enlarged

by new homes though you can get

into the old part of town which is

on the waterfront.

Bainbridge Island many people 

take the ferry to Seattle for work.

At least when there isn't a Pandemic

going on anyway.  

Bainbridge Island is a good size Island.

Not sure how many miles has to it.

Those who don't work in Seattle are

mostly retired. 

I will be taking some pictures in Poulsbo

and Bainbridge Island so stay tuned for

Tuesday.

I Enjoy Sundays

I hope you enjoy Sunday's as much

as I do.

Get up early, relax, watch a little TV

pray, get into the Bible at the coffee

shop before heading to church.

With Covid-19 my church is meeting 

outside. We have a grassy area so we

can gather a couple hundred people 

with social distancing. 

Not only was our worship music 

wonderful as usual where I can

praise God so was the message

by our pastor.

He spoke about each of us being

priests. Praying for those we know

and don't know the Lord.

I hope I am doing the job where

you feel closer to God each day

along with discovering your life 

purpose.

On Wednesday my nephew Ken

said on Facebook when I wished

him a good Canada Day he replied

back I was the best Uncle he and his

brother could ever have and their

mom had the best brother a sister 

could have.

I can't take any more than that. He

isn't a believer however my example

I hope he will someday.

So pray for your country that God

will bless it and your family will

know him personally Amen!

Questioning Our Faith

What has been happening in the world

the last four months it is easy to question 

our faith.

Whatever happens we should let our

faith stay in order.

Next to love, faith and hope are the 

two things we have to hang onto.

We must share it with others as well.

Give our faith to those who are 

fearful.

The Same Cloth

No matter what we look like we 

are made from the same cloth.

OK to be unpopular for your views.

Those who love you still will.

Ambition is not the same as

life purpose.

Life purpose will get you further along.

Happy Independence Day

I want to wish all my fellow  Americans

a happy 4th of July Independence Day.

I know we have had trouble the last

four months, however, better days 

are ahead.

Those of you from foreign lands 

have the attitude of freedom.

Enjoy today as we do here.

God gives you blessings. He is

the source of our lives. 

Love is the Greatest

There is faith, love and hope. The 

greatest is love.

Today so many are calling good

as evil and evil as good. Sorry 

they are both the same regardless

what many people think.

Have a positive attitude.

Drive out those things you

have trouble with in your life.

Pre 4th BBQ

Thursday Night spent time at a BBQ for 

a pre-4th of July Celebration.

Here we celebrate every year the Independence

of the United State that took place in 1776.

We had laughs along with food learning

what we have been doing as of late.

Enjoying hospitality is the way to go.

It is possible to find out your purpose

as well.  

Words On Paper

I figure to write words on a pad  that come

to my mind. Words to encourage you all.

I may not do it every day but I will try

frequently.

It could be the new thing here for me

to put across. I hope you enjoy it,

These are words I get out of the bible

or comes right into my head. So here goes

Take the land. Into their hands. Both I got

from reading the book of Joshua.

Pray and destroy your idols.

Humbled

Hospitality

Think about these words and meditate

on them. Enjoy the rest of your day. Blessings!

Get A Call

It was nice to hear from my cousin Christy

on Wednesday afternoon. We don't get in a

lot of calls, however, we do so every so often.

She called because she had been thinking

about me since the loss of my mother along

with the coronavirus.

It was encouraging to hear her voice and

catchup on things. How her family is doing

along with mine.

I look forward to visiting with her when the

virus is all cleared up. She and her husband

David spend spring and late fall in Arizona

while rest of the year in British Columbia,

Canada.

She told me they had a lot of rain in June

and July 1 having a downpour. I would say

they are ready for summer.

It is always a good thing to call family or

a friend. To encourage them with words 

and voice. They know the person you are

and what a difference you make. Amen!

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Hello July

First of all I want to do is wish my relatives

as well as the whole country have a great

Canada Day. This is the day they celebrate

their independence. 

Canada received there independence on

July 1 1767. I remember it well my family

took a trip across Canada and eastern USA

the summer of 1967 while I was a young lad.

It was there Bi-centennial. 

This year we hope the coronavirus can be

stopped in Canada, USA, and the rest of

the world. July we want to remember you

the month the virus stopped.

Most of us are trying to get our lives

back to normal as much as we can,

however, the virus is still rising in 

places once again. We have to be

smart about it. We have to be smart

about wearing masks when we should

and do a lot of praying and repentance.

Amen!