Dinner #37

Wow only days to go. Someone asked me what I was going to do when the 40 day dinner journey was up and I responded by saying, "The exact same thing." I like being accountable of things and I like being mindful. So I like the new idea of not buying in excess. I do not find the need to stock up on things unless they will be used that week. So same as now. I like the discipline and I believe the Lord is pleased with my decision. I keep thinking of my favorite scripture(and my sister's too!) Psalm 37:4,5..."Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this." I am living proof that when you claim a scripture and meditate on it, it can become yours. I just reflect on alllllll that has transpired in just this short period of time and I cannot think of a more appropriate scripture that better describes how I feel about it all. I am grateful that the Lord rescued me from the pit of that work environment. Through that first step I am back in church. I am part of a ministry serving. I cut back expenses that have saved our household close to $1600. Christian being delivered from nicotine and saving another $300 and more importantly his life (Amen!). The restoring of relationships in my life. Making new relationships. Appreciating my home. Spending everyday with my kittens, who are now almost 5 months and watching them now roam through the house. They are such a source of joy to us. Experiencing the best summer of my adult life by spending everyday at my pool in one of the best sunny summers ever. Being healed from my emotional overeating and now using food as a fuel to nourish my body, not as a source of comfort. I am also grateful the Lord placed on my heart the love of cooking so that through that one talent and gift, I may be able to serve others and earn a new way of living. The freedom of owning your business . And most of all I am grateful that I know the Lord's promises are true and I can stand firm on them ALL! I think a lot of the scripture I used to pray everyday of my work life....."Lord let no weapon formed against me prosper!" And all I can say is God answers prayers because that spiritual boomerang that work tried to aim at me has made a u-turn and is headed right back at them. Thank you for loving me as much as you do!


Ingredients:

• Spaghetti
• 2 cans of tomatoes
• onions
• Garlic
• Oil
• Salad makings

Items wanted, not needed: French baguette 99 cents

DINNER SERVED: Spaghetti marinara and salad

Isaiah 1:19,20