Are You Efficient?

Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17

What does it mean to be “efficient”? It is to be well organized, resourceful and competent so that by seeking better ways a person can do their best and make the most of every situation. Wisdom and efficiency go hand in hand. A person can’t really be efficient without being wise—or seeking wisdom in the task that they are doing. Jesus certainly could be considered to be an efficient person. He didn’t waste time doing unnecessary things—and He encouraged others likewise. Remember how He spoke to Martha…but Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me." But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her." Luke 10:40-42. We need to take a lesson from that—to be wise about our choices and focus on the one thing—either a one dish meal that means we have more time for our guests or just time to focus on the Lord. Be wise and be efficient.

Prayer ~ Lord, open our eyes and hearts that we would see and understand what Your will is for us today. Help us to make the most of our time—to be wise, not foolish, in the things we say and do.

[Recycled from August 11, 2013]

Daily Bible Reading: Jeremiah 14-17

Summer Flower

Painting by Grandgirl Liberty

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

The summer garden is still producing lots of tomatoes and cucumbers—make some fresh salsa. Add some cooked chopped chicken, if you like, or some goat cheese and you have a meal!

Cucumber Salsa

2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoon fresh cilantro, finely snipped

1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely snipped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 package tortilla chips or warm fresh tortillas

In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, dill, and salt.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips or roll up in fresh warm tortillas.

Taking a break and Recycling some earlier blog posts while I recover from shoulder surgery - pray for me. Thanks.

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