Words You Don’t Have to Eat

Lent – Day 38 – Last minute Lenten commitment time. What will you do for the Lord today?

Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. Proverbs 13:2

I really don’t like watching television shows or movies with violence and those are definitely treacherous people acting in those programs. I just don’t like violence. I get up and leave the room if others are watching something I just don’t want to watch. It is important to me what goes into my mind—and violent actions are not something I want to replay in my mind.

On the other hand…wise words are wonderful to have replaying themselves in my head. It is true that they can easily be associated with good food…a good meal from good words. It is even more encouraging to think that wise words can win you a good meal…or in another translation… From the fruit of a man's mouth he enjoys good, but the desire of the treacherous is violence. Proverbs 13:2 NASB. When a person speaks kind and wise words then their dinner will settle well with them…and with their dinner guests. Words spoken violently, hastily or with some sort selfish agenda will likely result in bad digestion—for everyone at that meal. That would take away anyone’s appetite—not give them a healthy one. How have your meals been lately?  

Prayer ~ Lord give us grace to speak wisely and kindly at meal times…and always…that we would be encouraging to others and pleasing to You.

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Winter is almost over, but here is a tasty soup to warm you up during these last cool days before spring arrives.

Gingered Carrot Soup

6-8 medium sized carrots (about 1 pound or 3 cups), coarsely chopped

3-4 medium sized parsnips, coarsely chopped

2 sticks celery, finely chopped

2 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated with a microplane, or finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated

1 red onion, finely chopped

1 quart chicken stock

1 tbsp olive oil

Pinch of freshly ground Himalayan salt and pepper

Garnish with dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream and a sprig of parsley or basil

Saute the onion, garlic, celery and ginger in olive oil with salt and pepper over medium heat. Add the chopped carrots and parsnips. Then add the chicken stock and simmer until the veggies are soft. Then blend into a smooth soup. Garnish as desired. Serves four.

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