November 16, 2012 - Thank the Lord

Happy Friday to you all, I am sorry I couldn't blog yesterday as I had issues with ATT, which affected my computer and phone. MY husband spent over 2 hours with their reps by phone to solve the problem. UGH! It seems that monthly I am having communication issues.......too much of a pattern to be coincidence I think - but who knows, could really be random. But anyway - everything is back up. :) As we approach this BIG 30 day window of parties and food prep, let's thank the LORD for several things: 1. HIS help to bring restraining discipline when we want to "taste" someone's BEST cookie recipe. 2. HIS provision of healthy choices for us. I wonder sometimes if it's easier to bless our meal when it's unhealthy? :) Just asking? When it's what we "want" to eat as opposed to fish, which is rich in Omega 3's, is it easier to rejoice and be grateful? 3. HIS desire for us to walk in health and not our own motivation to be skinny so we can look like someone we "want to be." Remember Psalm 139. 4. HIS creativity in the kitchen as we create recipes that are healthy, hearty, and yummy! 5. HIS provision to purchase healthy foods, as they tend to be more expensive. 6. HIS blinders which prevent us from accessing the "fast food joints" and allow us to head home for some lean protein and veggies. 7. HIS taste for apples daily that provide fiber and help lower our cholesterol. 8. HIS wisdom in all areas of our health journey. These are just a few of the areas that came to my heart this morning. Let's confess these truths for the next 30 days and allow TRUTH to encourage us. HIS ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts higher than ours. He is seated in a place far above and can see things we cannot. So, let's take HIS perspective and allow it to bring success to us in this upcoming month. Remember, food is about REFUELING. It's not or source of pleasure - God is! Choose life these next 30 days - AND EAT TO LIVE! PK