Are You on a Safe Path?

Safe. Safe from what or from whom?

            Safety is paramount. Safety at home, at work, in public, in sports or recreation, on vacation, in schools, in colleges, at church, on the road, and everywhere. You name it. We need to or at least want to be safe. God’s plan is for safety for those who follow Him. Solomon wrote about safety at least a couple of times in the book of Proverbs.

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Trust the LORD - follow His path.

The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe. Proverbs 16:17

Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Proverbs 4:26

God wants us to follow His path that He has set out for the righteous ones—those who are seeking His will. Those who are developing a relationship with Him. Relationships with our Heavenly Father and with Jesus Christ our LORD and Savior are the most important things in life—at least I think so. How about you? Trusting the LORD gives us the safety and direction that is necessary for following the path designed by His will. He has promised that He will show us the right path to take. That trusting could be very important, not only in the physical being, but also in the spiritual realm.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6

Can you trust the LORD to keep you safe from the evil one?

 

Now I am coming to you. I told them many things while I was with them in this world so they would be filled with my joy. I have given them your word. And the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I'm not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. John 17:13-17

 

Prayer – LORD God, I am trusting You to keep me safe from the evil one. I look to You and watch for Your guidance as to which path to take, what to do. I can see that I don’t belong to this world, but am listening and learning as You teach me Your word and all about truth.

 

Meditate. Consider God’s safety in scripture. Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying.

 

Verse of Salvation ~ As for us, we can't help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth. He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

 

Friday’s Feast at the King’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—within reason—on the bounty God has provided for us. Many exercise enthusiasts are now saying that walking for 10 minutes after each meal will help burn off the calories.

 

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 (beware of oxalic acid), kale, Swiss chard, broccoli, romaine lettuce

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

         Walnuts

         Oats and barley

         Fresh vegetables and fruits – in the colors of the rainbow

 

What can you do with these food items? How about a tossed green salad with salmon, walnuts, chick peas with an apple cider vinegar 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. Of course, you can eat some other foods—moderate amounts red meat, as well as chicken. Shop the outside aisles of your supermarket—that’s where the fresh foods are located. Create and enjoy a Banquet at the King’s Table.

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