Lavender & Mint Today. Went On A Drive Today With Holy Spirit. Would You Like To Know About It?

Just before store closing last night I went to Sprouts Market to get a few items. Oh my, I guess I have not been there for a few weeks because things changed a bit. Did you know that when you bring your own shopping bags you cannot place them on the conveyor belt with your items? Must keep it in your shopping cart and then bag the groceries/items yourself. I did not know to follow a blue line placed on the floor in the check out line. The clerk was very gracious in letting me know about this and I followed instruction. The blue line is there for you to keep a safe distance from other people checking out at the register.
As I was driving to and from the store I noticed many businesses closed due to this interruption of time in our lives. At first I became overwhelmed and thought about all the loss of these businesses and loss of income to families affected by this. Then I couldn't help but notice all the fast food locations with lines of cars waiting to get their meals. I then thought how are so many people able to afford this especially when so many being out of work, that baffled me a bit. I did notice really long lines at ice cream stores in the drive through. I guess people are having a sweet tooth during this time also. I have been fasting from sweets for weeks now. I guess I just go past the thought of how I would have liked a cranberry orange scone this morning with a cup of coffee. Are people staying home and cooking for their families? It is a great opportunity to cook and gather around the table to pray, eat and enjoy each other. See,  I still cook and if I make extra I try to share with neighbors. I think it is more wise to make your own meals. Do you know or you do trust that the person preparing your "to go" meals in a clean manner like you would do in your own home? I do not know this but are health inspectors continuing to do health department inspections at restaurants and rating them accordingly. I do not know but just a thought. Yes, I could buy a wrap sandwich @ Sprouts Market already prepared but I can also make my own at home. I bought some peppered turkey breast last night and I was going to make a wrap sandwich but I made a salad and cut up some of the turkey breast in the salad. I must admit I did have some Boulder Canyon brand avocado oil chips too. I had such a taste for grapes yesterday so I purchased some and made a mini fruit salad at home.
Be creative and try a new recipe during this time ok.
Yesterday Holy Spirit spoke to my heart to go for a drive today away from the city lights. I knew where He was speaking for me to go. I called in advance to make sure they would be open today. They also let me know that the first hour open was for seniors, those over 60 years old. I was ready by 9:30AM and on the road, about an hours drive away. See, Holy Spirit directs your path if you allow Him. I searched in advance and this county has very few cases of coronavirus. I put my repeat mode song by Lauren Daigle on in the car and off I went on a mission. It is such a beautiful day weather wise where I live and will probably sit in the sun sometime today to absorb its warmth. I knew He was egging me on to bless Israel today. Well, TJ Maxx is not an option now but I know of a brand that the store I was heading to carries a bubble bath made in Israel. Sure enough, I bough Tea Tree & Almond Vanilla mineral bubble baths from the Dead Sea Collection.
I found "fresh pineapple" scented foaming hand wash too. Guess what I tried today? I also bought McCafe cinnamon mocha coffee it was only $3.99 for an 11 oz. package. Found some sour cherry preserves at a great price point also. What I wanted was a new chair to sit in while on the patio, the kind that you sit back in to recline and it takes pressure off of your back. I had one but I threw it out at the end of the season last year. They tend to break down, the cord portion, after sitting in the sun for a few years. They had them there so I bought one (it was at a great price point too.)
I then went to a local grocery store and then headed back home, refreshed that is. I was going to go to a local Cracker Barrel, when I arrive there it was only allowing customers to pick up ordered food or they would deliver orders. That was the actual Cracker Barrel we stopped at to eat when I actually was moving into the state a few years ago. I remember pulling into the parking lot back then with the moving truck and my car also. My son came on that journey with me. I had movers meet us at my new place to unload boxes from the moving truck. That is the way to go. Pack up everything then hire movers to load the truck and then also hire movers to unload the truck.
So, I could not stop to get breakfast heading home. Good thing I ate a banana in the car and had a travel mug with York peppermint hot chocolate I made to take with me. I get home and instead of giving into going to buy a scone I opted for frozen waffles topped with peanut butter and the sour cherry preserves. I also had a cup of the new coffee, it is pretty good.
Continue to trust Holy Spirit and He will get you where he wants you to go. Tucked in the blessing journey are hidden treasures just waiting for you to find. I have been listening to civilrighteousness.org while writing this blog entry. I will continue to listen for it is good, it is very good, to have scripture spoken into your home. Until we meet again, peace in your heart and home. I have fresh mushrooms @ home, I just may make lemon dill chicken today, what do you think?