The carefree van Niekerk days are on hold for the moment. One of the things I haven’t written about regarding our latest spate of burglaries was a strange incident that we picked up on. The thief that brazenly came in and stole our TV while we were in the house, also moved a patio pot plant to the outside door of the guest room. We figured it was a signal to his accomplice that this entrance would be the one to hit next time. A bit unnerving. It was proven this morning when Mike and I walked around the back and found a log up against our back wall. When I climbed up on it, I could see that outside door. The log had been put there after Friday morning. We are being watched. But we are watching and working in close contact with our security company. If the alarm goes off, don’t phone, just send a vehicle. We are in contact with the neighbours as well and this has been an excellent spin-off in regard to these unfortunate incidents.
The thief has robbed me of some sleep. Last night I woke up at 2am and stayed awake until 4am. What I learned from these two hours is that there are a lot of unexplained noises in the night, especially during a stiff south-easter. I felt safe in our bedroom, yet I still found myself anxious. This is a storm we need to ride out. This morning, I’m feeling better, yet when out walking, I commented to Mike that it is a sad day when I feel safer out my house than in.
Fear.
That’s the state in which the devil loves us to live.
Live in fear.
In order to knock that out the park, this is the answer:
Isaiah 41:10
‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
I had it on my blog yesterday. I wrote it on a piece of paper and stuck it next to my desk. Next thing is to stick it in my mind.
Another from yesterday!
Have some faith Helga!
#407 of my 1000 thanks is ‘this too will pass!’ Mike and I are walking this bumpy road together and it is comforting to have him at my side, doing everything he can to help me feel safe. He’s a keeper!! 
These are the days!
Keep the smile going!
God bless you!
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂