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LISTENS
Do you ever wish that someone would listen to you? You may ask them, “Did you hear me?” They may answer, “Yes.” But the question, “Are they paying attention?” can linger. We don’t have to worry about that with God. He clearly affirms, “You pray. I’ll listen.”
Lord, thank You for LISTENING when I come to You and pray.
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ROSEMARY GARLIC POTATOES
I had some potatoes and was planning on making a yummy side, but was missing an ingredient. So instead, I decided to try a variation and made these Rosemary Garlic Potatoes! They were SO good! I served them at a birthday dinner for my Dad and everyone got seconds. They were delicious and so, so easy! If you need a go-to and super easy side, make these! You have to at least try them. At this stage in my life, I love recipes that are simple, yet and have a good presentation; this recipe does just that! That’s something my Mom is a pro at! Also, this was served alongside steak and shrimp and the Neal’s Asparagus that was previously posted. It would be a great accompanying dish to almost any meal though: chicken, hamburgers, bbq, sandwiches, etc. Hope all of you like it! Here’s the recipe!
ROSEMARY GARLIC POTATOES p. 403
3-4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 TBS olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
4 springs fresh rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together except for the rosemary. Place the mixture in a very lightly oiled baking dish. Evenly space the rosemary in the potato mixture. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender and golden brown on top.
Variation: Use 9-12 new potatoes cut into quarters. (This is what I did.) Place on a large baking sheet and bake until tender and brown.
“In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Psalm 5:3
TABLE BLESSING
You sustain me, Lord.
You are the reason I live.
Teach me how to love like You
And how to freely give.
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LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Are you in a dark spot? It happens. We can go through life and see our way clearly. Then, something happens. We can’t see our way forward. Our eyes are blurred. It’s like we have cataracts. We can kind of see, but not as we know we should. Jesus brings light. Bring Him into your situation through prayer. Tell others about Him. He’s not just our light, but the light of the world.
Lord, You are the LIGHT OF THE WORLD and my LIGHT. I praise of You.
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LIFE
Have you ever looked for “life” in someone or something apart from Jesus? Perhaps in your younger years you were called “the life of the party.” Maybe you bought into the idea that the right job, house, car, or person would bring you all in life you wanted. But, they were either illusive, disappointing, or simply fell short of the life for which you longed. Our hearts will never be happy until they are at home with the Lord. He is our life – the life for which we yearn.
Lord, You are the way, the truth, and the LIFE! In praise of you, I bow and worship You.
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LAWGIVER
Isaiah 33:22
I like this verse because it reminds me that laws aren’t meant to defeat me, but rather save me. Just as we “lay down the law” to children, “Look right and left before crossing the street;” God gives us moral and ethical laws so we don’t get run over by life. Try living apart from God’s laws, and you’ll eventually see the harm of it. The Lord is our lawgiver, judge, king, and Savior. We do well to listen to Him.
Lord, I praise You, LAWGIVER, who spares me from devastation by the laws You set before me.
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LAVISH IN GRACE
Lavish in Grace. If you wanted to explain your Savior to someone, would you use that description of God? I would.
Lord, You are LAVISH IN GRACE! I am so grateful!
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LAST ADAM
The first Adam ushered sin into the world and thus, death. Christ, referred to as the last Adam, ushered righteousness into the world, and therefore life. It’s one thing to be a living soul, which is what humans are. It’s another to have Christ’s life-giving spirit within you, which Christians have. If you’ve never received Christ’s life-giving spirit, receive Him today.
Prayer to Receive Christ: Lord God, thank You for Christ, the last Adam, who offers righteousness to me through His life-giving Spirit. I acknowledge that I’ve sinned against You and others. I know I can’t live a holy, acceptable life on my own. I turn to You and ask You to forgive me, wash away my sins, and fill me with Christ’s life-giving Spirit. Teach me to walk in Christ’s ways the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer of Praise: Lord Jesus, I praise You, the LAST ADAM, the life-gife giving spirit. What a joy to have You in my heart. You bring me all pleasure. I praise You!
Record your prayer, praise, and date in your journal, Prayers of My Heart.
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KING OF SAINTS
Don’t you love it when you hear a new way that God is described? King of Saints. I like that. Don’t you?
Lord God, KING OF SAINTS, I love and adore You!
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KING OF GLORY
And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in!
Who is the King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O gates,
And lift them up, O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in!
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory.”
KING OF GLORY, we lift up our hands, hearts, minds, and souls in praise of You.
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JEALOUS
I love it when God says, “this is my name.” Then, in case we aren’t paying attention, He repeats Himself. “Hellooooo! Is anybody listening? I’m jealous when you worship other gods. Don’t do it!”
Lord God, You are JEALOUS for my affection and worship. And that I do.
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