I recently got a copy of Loving my Lot for my birthday! Yay! In the section titled, "Eating to Honor God" something really got me so I thought I'd share a peek from my journal. Make sure, in eating, that avoiding certain foods is not out of fear of disease, but motivated to do all for the glory of God. I confess I have been motivated by fear, self-shamed when I failed, and self-willed to try harder (depending more on myself) the next time. This is idolatry. Forgive me, Lord. I have taken documentaries, books written by intelligent people, and made a new set of laws for myself. But these laws are serving the kingdom of fear and enslaving me to impossible standards. I can't always eat grass-fed. I am not able to not ever eat wheat... or food from a box. Does it mean I quit? No. I can take what I've learned about what encourages optimal health and do my best - not his best, not her best, but my best. I can take steps in the right direction without penalizing myself with fear of disease. My soul is secure. My eternal destiny is set and sealed. My life, regardless of my choices, is held by my Sovereign God because of the grace of Jesus. So I'm glad not to be in charge or in control. The results are not left up to me. This is a relief. With a little help from Philippians 3 and 4... In all things I rejoice. I press on to the upward call of God in Christ Jesus, holding on to what I've attained remembering my citizenship is not here. It's in heaven, and He will transform this lowly body to be like His glorious body by the same power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself. Therefore {this is why} I stand firm, rejoicing always, letting my reasonableness be known to all, with my heart and mind guarded by the peace of God because I submit all my requests to Him with thanksgiving. So whether you're gluten-free dependent, a Whole30 faithful, or a Plexus fanatic, check your motivations and your thought life around your decisions. Are you motivated by fear? Are you guilting yourself instead of enjoying the occasional special occasion? Aim to do all for His glory and live without fear. You can read Jeanne Harrison's blog here (She's the author of Loving My Lot).
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We're "EO" people! Essential oils became my go-to when I was limited in the types of medications I could take for sinus congestion while pregnant. I relied on peppermint, eucalyptus, and lavender to get me through! (Thank you office buddies for letting me smell up the place.)
Recent stuffy noses have caused us to research essential oils a little deeper. We'd both heard of thieves as being helpful for sinus issues. So off hubby went to the grocery store to find thieves. The mystery oil that could solve our problems. When he came up empty, we did what most people do - we asked google. Surprise! Thieves isn't one oil, its several essential oils mixed together. Who knew? We didn't. The legendary history of thieves is believed to date back to the bubonic plague, where doctors and robbers used it. It's pretty interesting. You can check it out here. THIEVES RECIPE 8 drops clove 7 drops lemon 4 drops cinnamon 3 drops eucalyptus 2 drops rosemary HOW TO USE THIEVES -Put oil mixture in water in diffuser and enjoy -Use carrier oil (such as almond) and apply a few drops to feet and cover with socks. -Add baking soda or water to oil mixture and use as household cleaner BENEFITS OF THIEVES: Promotes healthy immune function Natural alternative all-purpose cleaner Clean scent, or in my opinion, smells like Christmas What's your favorite EO? How do you use oils around your home? I don't know why I've never tried this before. It's so easy. These homemade tortilla chips are going to be a staple anytime we have Mexican food for dinner. Step 1: You've got to start with the right tortillas. I love these. Tear each corn/flour tortilla into four triangles and put on a greased baking sheet. Step 2: Drizzle olive oil and squeeze lime juice over each triangle. Step 3: Sprinkle salt, cumin, and chili powder to taste. (Sidenote: Pink salt is the best!) Step 4: Bake on 350 for 7 minutes. Then flip the chips and bake an additional 7 minutes. So yummy! Enjoy! |
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