I am discovering day by day God's faithfulness to give me just what I need just when I need it most. It is my hearts desire to trust him more completely, as he molds me into the woman, wife, and mother he created me to be.
This list was published in the devotional "Our Daily Bread." I thought it had some good advice so I thought I would share it today.
Rules for Happier Living
1. Give something away
2. Do a kindness
3. Give thanks always
4. Work with vim and vigor
5. Visit the elderly and learn from their experience
6. Look intently into the face of a baby and marvel
7. Laugh often
8. Pray to know God’s way
9. Plan as though you will live forever– you will
10. Live as though today is your last day on earth
Rocks in my Dryer at http://www.rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/ has listed eating well recipes as the topic for Works for Me Wednesday this week. I am not sure on the amount of fat in this recipe but it does have lots of healthy ingredients and is really good.
Granola
Bring the following ingredients to a boil:
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup oil
1 tbsp. cinnamon
Mix in a large bowl:
1/2 c. unsweetened coconut
4 c. rolled oats
1 c. unsalted sunflower seeds
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. oat bran
1/4 c. sesame seeds
1 c. chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, or whatever you like)
Mix honey mixture and dry mixture together. Flatten into a large pan with sides and bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Stir and flatten and bake for 10 more minutes.
After it comes out of the oven I add dried fruit. My favorites are raisons and dried cranberries. Today I was out of oil so I did 2 tbsp. butter and 2 tbsp. apple juice concentrate and it turned out really good.
I have been reading several blogs about New Year’s resolutions and though I would post what has been on my mind today. I too want to simplify these so that I am less likely to fail. I came up with three words that sums up what my goals are for the coming year. They are not original but are easy to remember. You have probably seen this motto on plaques before, it is Live, Laugh, Love. It seems simple and here is what it means to me.
Live – Live everyday for God – spend time at his feet daily and get to know him better.
Laugh – It seems I have gotten into a rut and forgotten how to laugh and have fun. This is the year that I need to "cast all my cares upon the Lord" and not take them back and worry about them. Worry is the biggest joy stealer out there and I have let it steal my joy for too long.
Love- I need to focus on the blessings God has put into my life, primarily my husband, my children and great friends who love me, faults and all. I want to be better at expressing my love and appreciation for these special people in my life.
These three words pretty much sums up what is most important to me this coming year.
I came accross this quote in a devotional book and found it very encouraging.
” However low the people of God are at any time brought, everlasting arms are underneath them to keep the spirit from fainting and the faith from failing, even when they are pressed above measure… everlasting arms with which believers have been wonderfully sustained and kept cheerful in the worst of times. Divine grace is sufficient.” Matthew Henry
Sorry for the long absense. I been busy with life in general and have not had time to blog. I am going to try to start blogging once a week and see how that goes. Hopefully then I will be a little more consistent.
Michelle