When things get too much for you to handle, I always advise that you say following verse to yourself and follow its sage advice

‘I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help.

If Life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in SFGTH (something for God to handle) box. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.’

Once matter is placed in box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead focus on all wonderful things that are present in your Life now.

It works for me without fail. The stronger my Faith becomes more I know that I am not alone and that God will help me through everything in my life. I imagine Him to be sitting at back of hall when I give a speech, holding me in his arms when I cry, cradling me to sleep when I’m tired and pinning a gold medal on my jacket when I’ve achieved.

Imagine a box and put all your cares and worries into it. Wrap it up nicely and hand it over to God and, as it says, don’t think about problems any longer, just know that answers will come in their own time. Keep an eye out for signs He will send, and soon you will have solution to all that troubles you.

I do not know which verse in Bible this is, but it inspires me to keep Faith.

‘Worry not about what you should eat or drink or what you should wear, for your Heavenly Father knows you need all of these things, but first seek Kingdom of God and all these things will be given to you.’

May you find Faith you need to get where you want to go.

Lettuce should be planted where it will get full sun in Spring and Fall, but partial shade during hottest part of Summer season.

Plant your lettuce seeds when night-time temperatures are no longer likely to fall below 25 degrees.

Sow seeds sparingly about 1/2” deep and thin plants.

The pulled plants are good to eat so don’t just toss them.

Keep soil moist but do not wet foliage any more than necessary.

Head lettuce matures in about 10-11 weeks after seeds are sown.

Loose lettuce matures in 6-7 weeks, Butterhead is ready in about 9-10 weeks, and Romaine comes to full maturity in about 11-12 weeks.

If you don’t use up all your lettuce seeds, don’t throw them away. Unused seeds will keep for about 6 years.

So, if you are a salad lover, than growing your own lettuce is just thing for your garden. Picking your own fresh salad fixings will make that “rabbit food” staple of any fine meal an extra special treat. ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002

Arleen has written numerous articles for magazines/newspapers.