Meditate.
For I
have given rest to the weary and joy to the sorrowing. At this, I woke up and
looked around. My sleep had been very sweet. Jeremiah 31:25-26
Have you ever had one of those days? A day when you just felt like you should have stayed in bed…or gone back to bed? I didn’t get out of bed on the wrong side of the bed…I just didn’t sleep well and so my day was just off. I’d like to claim the focus verse of the day…obtaining rest for the weary. Additionally, it is such a sweet thought that God gives joy as well as rest to the weary. I love the Lord and the idea that His favor, His kindness, lasts a lifetime! An eternity! We are blessed—just to be loved by God.
For his anger lasts only a moment, but
his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes
with the morning. Psalm 30:5
Joy in the morning.
Hollyhock flowers near Jerusalem, Israel
One day at a time…so blessed. There are people around the world who have no place to lay their head at night…let alone an abundance of food on the table for each meal. I am blessed—so how can I feel that my day is off to a slow start…one of those days? How could I be so shallow to think that if my day is not off to a good start—so what? God is what…He is what matters in life—no matter what!
That’s what matters in life. God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. No matter what the day looks like—God cares. He gives rest to the weary….and joy to those who experiencing sorrow…as well as food and shelter for those desperately in need. Ask Him. Intercede for others.
Prayer ~ Lord God, thank you for getting me back on track with You…for providing me with rest and joy—but most of all for a renewed awareness of Your love and grace. “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Psalm 30:5. For those who are in desperate need—those without safety, food, water and shelter around the world—please mercifully provide for them.
Verse of Salvation ~ And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see. 1 Peter 1:5
Friday’s Feasting at the King’s Table
One of the herbal remedies that is popular this winter is a Fire Cider that is based on apple cider vinegar.
Fire Cider – Herbal Remedy for Prevention of Colds and Flu
Apple Cider Vinegar – have a quart on hand
Honey – add to taste at the end using 1/3 cup or more
Organic Lemon 1 whole – chop
Ginger root – peel and grate ½ cup
Horseradish – peel and grate in food processer ¼ cup
Turmeric root – scrub and grate ½ cup
Jalapeno pepper – 1 or 2 depending on desired hotness – slice, remove seeds if want less heat
Whole fresh garlic – 3 heads – peel and coarsely chop
Red onion – peel and coarsely chop
Fresh thyme – several twigs, peel off and use only leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
Chop and grate the roots, herbs and lemon. Place in a ½ gallon jar. Add ground pepper, as much as desired. Pour the apple cider vinegar over the other ingredients dto a depth of three inches above the ingredients. Cap with a plastic lid to avoid metal interaction with the vinegar. Place on a shelf at room temperature for three weeks. Shake jar every day.
Strain and add honey to taste using 1/3 cup or more. Store this mixture in a jar in your refrigerator. Use 1 tablespoon or more each day, adding it to a glass of water if you like. It can also be used to make salad dressings or small amount of marinade.
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