By Kimberly Chastain
http://www.christianworkingmom.com/
In our fast paced society we often want everything done quickly or your boss wants it done yesterday. In your spiritual life are you a Microwave or Crock Pot? I think often we want God to answer our prayers in Microwave fashion. I prayed a specific request today and I want it answered today. If our prayers are not answered quickly, we often wonder, "What is God doing?" We also decide to go it on our own and not wait for God's direction. Often it is difficult to wait on God's timing.
When we are in Crock pot mode we pray and rest in the knowledge that God's timing is best. Often, God may have to let several things simmer in our life before he answers our prayer. Many times in my life I have seen God's handiwork after the situation is over. If God had answered my prayer the way I wanted him to, it would not have gone well at all. God knows what is best for us and when it is best for something to happen.
I look at Scripture and see God works in Microwave and Crock Pot mode. When Daniel was in the lion's den God worked immediately to shut the mouths of the lions. I have to admit if I was Daniel I would want to know why God didn't act before I got thrown in the lion's den. Daniel being thrown in the lion's den was used to reflect God's glory and power. God also works in Crock Pot mode. Do you remember Joshua and the battle of Jericho? The people of Israel were marching around a wall for 7 days. Don't you imagine they asked God, "Why?" During that time Rahab was getting her family ready to leave Jericho. Could it be that God took seven days of marching around Jericho, to save one woman and her family? Could it be that God took that time for one woman who was faithful to God in spite of her lifestyle, in spite of her whole community being against God to show his glory? Most of the Israelites did not know about Rahab, but God did. In God's perfect timing he rescued the Israelites and Rahab, not in the way the Israelites would have wanted. God gave them victory in the battle in Crock pot mode.
So, I ask you are you in Microwave mode or Crock Pot mode in your spiritual life? Please remember God is always in control even when it feels everything is out of control. Trust God's timing and know he only wants what is best for you.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Fall Festival's Friday October 30 & Saturday October 31, 2009
October 30 @ 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Fall Festival @ Placid Lakes Baptist Church
116 Cleveland Avenue NE
A Christian Halloween Alternative
- Hay Rides
- Horseback Rides
- Sweet Treat Lane
- Swamp Buggy Rides
- Obstacle Course
- LP Volunteer Fire Dept
- Dunk Tank
- Christian Costume Contest
- Food, Games, snack and Prizes
- Live Broadcast 88.7
Fall Festival @ De Vane Circle Park
A safe alternative to Trick or Treating
FREE Admission
Candy, Face Painting, Prizes, Entertainment, Family Fun, Games and Food Vendors.
Wear a Costume for more fun!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Happy Birthday to Jerri and a Reminder to the Hot Air Balloon Festival
Oct 16. Happy Birthday to Jerri Browning.
Oct 16. Hot Air Balloon Festival
Highlands County Boys & Girls Club
2009 Hot Air Balloon Festival
Event held at Henscratch Farms
There will be many beautiful hot air balloons on display, so bring your lawn chairs
and enjoy a festive evening of music & fun!
Fundraiser to benefit our local Boy & Girls Club of Highlands County.
Event Schedule:
Admision $5.00 per person Children under 12 FREE
Gates Open 6:00pm
Live Concert at 7:00pm
"Just Us" 50's & 60's music
Raffles, food vendors, Wine tasting,Evening Balloon "Night Glow", Tether Rides $10.00 person
Henscratch Farms
980 Henscratch Rd
Lake Placid, Fl 33852
Oct. 17 ~ Pumpkin Patch in Stuart Park. 9:00 am - 1:00pm
Hot dogs, drinks, face painting, games and snow cones.
Pumpkins of all sizes for sale.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Happy Birthday Jen Corby
We all wish you the best. God Bless.
Also ladies don't forget if you are looking for something to do today with your kids and FREE
Wachovia Family Fridays
Friday, Oct 9 6:00pm
at Children's Museum of the Highlands, Sebring Florida
219 N. Ridgewood Dr.
Sebring, Fl 33870
863-385-5437
The second Friday evening of each month is Wachovia Family Friday.
From 6 to 9 pm the museum is open free to families wishing to play and
learn in the museum exhibits. Through a grant from Wachovia Foundation,
the museum is able to offer free, fun play once a month. Parents must accompany
their children; this is a not a drop off program.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Super Easy Spaghetti Sauce
I love this website she has the best recepies http://www.southernplate.com/ she's also on Facebook.
Super Easy Spaghetti Sauce
Dump all ingredients into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low all day. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.
JERRI (I don't have a slow cooker but what I do I put everything in the pot and I covered and cooked medium low for 3 to 4 hours.)
Super Easy Spaghetti Sauce
- 2 cans or jars of Spaghetti sauce
- 1-15oz can diced tomatos
- 1-15oz can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 T Italian Seasoning
- 1 T sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, browned and drain
JERRI (I don't have a slow cooker but what I do I put everything in the pot and I covered and cooked medium low for 3 to 4 hours.)
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