Good to give thanks to the Lord...

I've noticed people posting things for which they are thankful on Facebook.  It is a great thing to do to stop and recognize those things.  Speaking of which - let's play the "Thankful Game"!  You have two minutes to think of three things/people you are thankful for.  Remember, you can't use the ones you used last week!  Go!!

It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
and to sing praises to your name, O Most High.

To declare your lovingkindness in the morning, 
and your faithfulness by night.

For you, O Lord, have made me glad by what you have done,
I will sing for you at the works of your hands.

Psalm 92:1, 2, 4

Let's look at some definitions so we will understand what we are "to declare", according to verse 2.


Lovingkindness - "strength, steadfastness and love; implies personal involvement and commitment in a relationship beyond the rule of law.  This is one of God's most central characteristics.  God's lovingkindness is offered to his people, who need redemption from sin, enemies and troubles."
Vine's Dictionary

Faithfulness - "certainty and unconditional love"  Vine's Dictionary

Do you know God's personal involvement and commitment to you?  God has chosen to love us with unconditional love and he knows us better than we know ourselves!  We can count on him to always love us.  That is something to be thankful about!!


Today's Recipe - Cinnamon Roll Waffles
I saw cinnamon roll pancakes on Pinterest and thought I would try to make cinnamon roll waffles.  They are a keeper!  These will be on the menu for one of our holiday breakfasts!  We just spread some butter on them and ate them, but next time I will make a simple glaze to drizzle over the top. 

 Make your favorite waffle batter.  Pour into the waffle maker, leaving a little extra room for the cinnamon roll mixture.  Pour the mixture over the waffle batter in the waffle maker, starting in the middle and spiraling out to the edges.  Close and bake as usual.  When each waffle is cooked to your liking, take it out of the waffle maker and place in an oven that is preheated to 250 degrees F.  Place directly on the oven rack so they won't get soggy and will have a nice crisp surface.  Serve with cinnamon syrup, maple syrup, butter or a simple glaze.

Cinnamon Roll Center Mixture:
 1 Tbsp butter (for each waffle you will be making), melted
2 Tbsp brown sugar (for each waffle you will be making)
cinnamon to taste
dash of nutmeg

 I used Pamela's gluten free baking mix to make the waffles and enjoyed every bite.  It's been a very long time since I've had a cinnamon roll.  These make a wonderful substitute and they really taste like a cinnamon roll!  YUM!