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Food for Thought...

Commit your work to the LORD,
and your plans will be established.
The LORD has made everything for its purpose...
Proverbs 16:3-4a

We had a visiting preacher speak at church tonight. He brought a great message! He challenged us with this verse:

Acts 13:36 (New International Version)
"For when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his fathers and his body decayed."
The message centered on our serving God's purpose for the time He has given us. How do we serve God's purpose? What is our purpose? I agree with our speaker that our purpose is to glorify God. How do we glorify God? I believe Jesus gives us the answer in Matthew 22: 37-38 when He quotes from Deuteronomy:
Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
When we follow these commands, I believe God will reveal his plans to each of us. For me, I firmly believe part of His plan for my life is to minister to my family and others through my kitchen. What is God's plan for you?
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  1. EmilyAugust 17, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    What a wonderful verse to start my day with! Thanks for reminding us that God has a plan for each of us and as we obey and follow him, he will reveal to us what that plan is! Have a wonderful day!! :)

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  2. Jean StockdaleAugust 17, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks for sharing that verse. I am really enjoying reading and following your site. Stop by any time you have a chance!!! Blessings.

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  3. SamanthaAugust 17, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful scripture and post, Connie !

    Thanks for the links you left on my blog. My DIL tried Ajax and loved it, she had the vegetables and said they were just like home !
    My son didnt get to go but plans to do so very soon.

    We really like J. Alexender in Memphis but have never tried Houstons, will have to try it next time we are in Memphis.

    I love sausage balls, I have never froze them, I will have to try this, thanks for your great recipes and tips !!

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