12 October 2009

...a few of my favorite things...

Most Dangerous Cake Recipe in the World!


What you need:
1 coffee mug (must be microwave safe)
4 tablespoons flour (that's plain flour, not self-rising)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips
(optional) some nuts (optional)
Small splash of vanilla

Directions:
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well.
Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips, nuts (if using), and vanilla, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for three (3) minutes on high.
(The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!)
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to share!)

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

06 October 2009

Psalm 62

Recently a good friend challenged me to read this psalm and post my thoughts, and she would do the same. This came at the exact time I needed some tough love and accountability. I will never cease to be amazed at God's perfect timing in bringing someone alongside me to spur me to growth. Thanks, Regina -- you are a true friend.

"For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation."

  • not for a husband
  • not for an adventure
  • not for my debt to disappear
For God ALONE!

"He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken."

If I rely on Him for everything, my life is so much more stable. I don't need to worry about all the unknowns, because I know that He knows and He is there for me. He is my salvation -- such a small word with a tremendous impact. If I really lived like I believed that, these struggles would seem so small in comparison.

"Trust Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us."
Trust Him at all times, not 'sometime' or 'mostly' -- ALWAYS. He wants me to pour out my heart before him...hold nothing back. He already knows, but wants to know from me. The psalmist repeatedly pours out his heart before God, and then turns around and praises Him for who He is. My father wants to show me His character up close and personal, but in order for that to happen, I have to draw near to Him. The times I learn the most about God's character is when I experience those qualities because everything else has been stripped away and that's all I have to lean on.

"Those of low estate are but a breath; those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath."
No matter your station in life, or income, eventually life will come to an end. In the broad perspective, this life is so fleeting when compared to eternity. So why do I become so materialistic? What will these 'things' profit me?? Nothing. I have so much more to live for, and for that I am so thankful.

"...that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love..."
When I am inconsistent, unfaithful and apathetic He remains the same...and He Loves me! More than I could ever imagine. That takes my breath away. Nothing I have done or ever will do can change that. What wondrous love is this!
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(the following is something I wrote back in June when I last read this passage)
Trust my child -- ALL is taken care of. Sit here quietly and watch Me work in and through you. I don't need your help, just a willing heart, joyful soul and content mind. Don't be afraid to wait, your future is in My hand. Be faithful where I have placed you and know that I have plans for you. Plans to grow you...never give up hope. Never. Just trust -- simple childlike faith. Give it back to Me. I was always in control.
~God

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