Don’t be Foolish

So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Ephesians 5:17-21

 

Be filled with the Spirit. Spiritually. Understand the will of the Lord…For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, ... For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 7. God expects us to seek holiness in our lives and to believe in His Son, Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. There is truly nothing more joyful—more exhilarating—in life than to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to know that you are living a life that is pleasing to God. There is always something that presses in on our lives…expectations from others or even personal desires that separate us from doing what we know is best to do—to serve God. Do we really put God first in our lives? That is what we are supposed to do—but there is laundry to be done…and the dishwasher needs to be unloaded…and I want to read that an old American prairie classic, My Antonia, that I just started. So many things…so little time. Give thanks that you are able to do things…and do all things as if you were doing them for Jesus Himself. That has been a great motivating factor for me for many years. What motivates you to do the things you do?

RSVP:  Jesus is inviting us to look at our motivations, our attitudes. Are we seeking to do His will in our lives? How will you respond to Him today?

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, Thank you for motivating me to seek You first in my life—and for all that You have provided for me, my family and friends. We praise You for You are worthy of our praise and thanksgiving—today and always.

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

If you still have left-over turkey, here’s a change from normal turkey sandwiches and turkey soup.

Turkey Lettuce Wraps

3 cups cubed or shredded cooked turkey
1 can chopped green chilies, 4 oz.
1 can black beans, 15 oz., rinsed and drained
 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
 ½ teaspoon sea salt
 ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup salsa
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream

12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves 

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in avocado. Place 1/2 cup mixture on each lettuce leaf; top each with 2 teaspoons sour cream. Fold lettuce over filling. Serve with additional salsa, if desired. Makes 12 wraps which can be served to 4-6 hungry people or used for a group as a buffet dish. Enjoy!

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

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