Power and glory forever...

For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory
forever.  Amen 

This is the last bit of the Lord's Prayer.  Let's look at some word studies:

kingdom - this is a repeat of the word from verse 10.  Anytime a word is repeated it is important and we need to think about why it is repeated.

power - capability that is essential to the character of God

glory - "It basically refers to the recognition belonging to a person, honor, renown; not the outward glorious appearance, attracting attention to the person or thing itself, but that glory shown from within reflecting in the appearance which attracts attention, namely splendor, glory, brightness, adornment."

forever - motion that "denotes duration or continuance of time, but with great variety...it signifies eternity whether past or to come."

Tomorrow, I will attempt to summarize the Lord's Prayer according to what we have learned.

Craft

This is a little trick I learned on Pinterest that does away with one of my least favorite painting cleanup chores.  Simply cover your paint tray with aluminum foil.  When done painting, pour the remaining paint back into the paint can then throw away the foil.  Done!  I love it!

Today's Recipe - Santa Fe Mac n Cheese
We recently went to Santa Fe and enjoyed dinner at a wonderful cafe that was the inspiration for this recipe.

12 oz. pkg elbow macaroni (can substitute gluten free pasta)
3 Tbsp flour (can substitute gluten free flour) 
1/2 tsp salt and a dash of pepper
4 Tbsp butter
2 1/2 c. milk
2 1/2 - 3 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tsp dry mustard
4 pieces bacon, cooked and broken into pieces
1/2 cup roasted green chiles
1/4 cup roasted red peppers 
Grated Parmesan cheese 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook macaroni according to directions.  In another pan, melt butter then flour and salt and pepper.  Whisk until blended.  Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.  Add cheese and dry mustard and stir until cheese is melted.  Pour over cooked macaroni, bacon, chiles and peppers.  Toss gently until mixed well.  Pour into a sprayed casserole dish and generously cover with Parmesan cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes until top begins to brown.