February 8 - Potter and the Clay

You will say to me then, "Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?" On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, "Why did you make me like this," will it? Or does not the potter have a right over the clay, to make from the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for common use? Romans 9:19-21 

 

God is creative—and wants us to be creative, too. He wants us to dream—to dream His dream. We may be used in a humble way for Him…and in that influence others in His dream to dream big and to fulfill His will in their lives. In all this we can still be content.

Training Tip – Read this scripture to your children. Talk about how God makes each person different. Then make something out of air dry clay. You could make a little vase or pot. If you create a very small pot (one inch high) poke a hole in each sides of the vessel before it dries. When it is dry, you can paint a small design on one side and attach a string to fit around your neck. Then put a piece of cotton ball in the vessel and add a drop of perfume or essential oil to the cotton ball. What a lovely fragrance for a common little pot! This might make a nice Valentines gift for someone special. 

Lord – Thank you for creating us. We know that You love us just the way we are…but You still want to mold and change us to be more like You. 

Friday’s Feast at the Lord’s Table

Healthy Foods Menu

Since February is National Heart Month, it is a good time to consider eating good foods and exercising. Exercise at least 20 minutes every day and then feast on the bounty God has provided for us. Here are some healthy heart foods to consider in your menu planning:

·         Chick peas – hummus, minestrone soup

·         Sardines and salmon – high in omega 3’s

·         Leafy greens – contain magnesium essential to a healthy heart – includes spinach, kale, Swiss chard, broccoli, romaine lettuce

·         Wine – adults only, but do serve your kiddos concord grape juice, no sugar added

·         Milk – even almond or coconut milk – high in calcium and Vitamin D

·         Almonds

·         Oats

·         Fresh fruits – in the colors of the rainbow

What can you do with these food items? How about a spinach salad with salmon, almonds, chick peas and a wine and olive oil dressing? A little oatmeal with fresh blueberries, cinnamon, honey, and milk for dessert rounds out the food list. And you thought there couldn’t be just one dish/meal that would have all these foods! So choose some healthy foods and feast on them, not just today or during February, but include good fresh foods at every meal all year around. Shop the outside aisles of your supermarket—that’s where the fresh foods are located. Enjoy a Banquet at the Lord’s Table.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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