You got some 'splainin to do, Lucy!
The most important reason God allows suffering is to bring glory to Himself. Now, if you view God as a human then that would seem a little egocentric and is just not acceptable to a lot of people. But, here's the truth - God is worthy of all our praise and He is worthy of every ounce of glory we bring to Him! Again, we have to change our thinking and align it with the truth.
And as He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Rabbi, who sinned; this man or his parents that he should be born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was in order that the works of God might be displayed in him."
John 9:1-3
Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Our ultimate purpose in life is to bring glory to God, not to be comfortable and happy. And He doesn't ask us to do anything He was not willing to do. He sent Jesus to us as an example.
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or disputing; that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life...
Philippians 2:5-15
Decorating
I have to thank my friend, Pam, for helping me think outside the box when it comes to decorating. She has a pretty jar in her kitchen with treats for her dogs. Great idea! So, I used her idea in my kitchen. I also got the tall decorative glass piece for my birthday with a Hobby Lobby gift card from my daughter and decided to do something unusual with it, as well, and put a bird's nest in it. Of course, I can change it out with other items or use it to serve items at showers or holidays. The cute pig cookie jar was my great grandma's. Fun!
Today's Recipe - Sausage Vegetable Chowder
Soups & Stews Cook Book
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried dillweed
1/4 tsp pepper
4 cups milk
1 - 10 oz pkg frozen mixed vegetables, partially thawed
16 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
12 oz pkg smoked sausage links, sliced
In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour, salt, onion powder, dillweed, and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, till thickened and bubbly.
Stir the vegetables, corn and sausage into the soup. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or till vegetables are done. Makes 6 servings
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