Bountiful
Blessings
July
8, 2012
We
celebrated the fourth of July this week. What do you think about when you think
about the fourth? Freedom? Fireworks? Barbecue? Haha. Go on. Admit it. It’s the
barbecue that comes to mind. The grilling out.
Have you noticed that we equate celebrations with food?? (This
“blessing” may apply more to me but I KNOW that I am not the only one.)
Food plays an important role in our lives.
Sure, for the nourishment of our bodies. Yep. But for some of us, it is more
than that. Once again, I am dieting (struggling to diet is more apt). I LOVE
food. Simple as that. It is not a question of eating and eating and eating. No,
I am not a glutton. I am a food lover. We have a relationship. Sure, it may be
a little one-sided but it is intense. Ok. So what began to worry me (yes,
sometimes that counseling degree rears its little head and I begin to analyze
myself and others) was, well, for lack of a better word, my budding obsession.
What do I want to eat for lunch? For dinner? Oh, yes, I can justify by saying
that I am planning my meals ahead. Being conscientious. But who are we kidding?
I am a foodie.
Well,
when my diet started, I realized that I needed an attitude adjustment. Was I
placing too much importance on food? Yes. Yes, I was. Was I allowing food to
rule my world? Uhhhh, well, yes. Was I idolizing food? Ouch. Now we are hitting
where it hurts. When God said you should not worship any gods but me, we think false
gods like Buddha and such. But realistically, anything can be worshipped. Some worship
money, some power. And as of today, somebody
may have realized that even food counts. Makes me sound sad and pathetic,
doesn’t it? Well, you should be in my shoes. Insecurity has popped up big time
since I came to this new revelation. I began to see myself as … never mind…. I
have been personal enough. You get the picture.
So
my new diet plan? When I get to thinking about food, I begin to quote scripture
to myself. May sound like an odd diet but so far it is working. Puts my focus
back to where it should be. Puts food into perspective. Lets say that I want a
snack. When that nasty little bug gets in my brain, I start thinking “be still
and know that I am God”. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
me”. “A new command I give to you: love one another”. Ok. Peace begins to flow
through my body. I recognize the foolishness AND I have practiced my
memorization. It’s a win – win.
So
I understand that most of you do not have a food obsession. Well, maybe a
couple of you do. But for the others, maybe something else can be inserted
there. You just may have not viewed it the same way. Take a minute to think
about it. And if not, good for you! For
the rest of us, we ask that you send a prayer for us. Sometimes knowing your
weakness or your sin is the easy part. Actually overcoming it? ....well, not so
easy.
Bible
verse for the week:
“For life is more than food, and the body more than
clothing”. Luke
12:23
Bible
fun for the week:
There are 49 different foods mentioned in the
Bible!!
- When feeding the five thousand,
how many fish and how many bread loaves were there originally?
- What did Jesus turn into wine at
the wedding?
- Jesus said, “I am the _____ of
life”.
- What was white like coriander
seed but tasted like wafers made with honey?
Recipe for the week:
Angel Biscuits
5
cup self rising flour
1
pkg yeast
¼
cup lukewarm water
¼
cup sugar
¾
cup shortening
2
cup buttermilk
1
tsp soda
Dissolve
yeast in water. Let soda set in buttermilk while cutting in shortening, flour
and sugar. Add liquids to dry mixture. Seal in bowl; store in refrigerator.
Will keep for several days. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.
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