Today’s principle focus is on being persistent in the kitchen
Today’s Positive Affirmation and Encouraging Words to Live By:
“If at first I don’t succeed, I will try, try again!”
Scripture References: Proverbs 31:14
Think on this: While the scripture states “She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. ” It could just as easily read: “The wise are persistent and diligent, going to great lengths to find things interesting, even their food!”
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Philippians 4: 13
ON A SCALE OF 1-10… (10 being the highest most confident in your ability to be persistent in the kitchen) Write down on a piece of paper where you see yourself in the area of persistence. How persistent do you feel you are?
Today we move our attribute study into the Kitchen. Did you know that the Bible refers quite often to food or cooking? Several times in the Bible there is mention of food. Take for example Jesus and the five fish and five loaves of bread, or in John 21 food is mentioned where Jesus is cooking breakfast for His disciples. There was the time Abraham had Sarah cook for the “strangers”, and of course the last supper. While cooking may seem trivial to some, you’ll agree that eating is a crucial element of life.
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. – Proverbs 31:14
Today’s focus is on adding flavor to your food and to your life. How does spicing up your food and life exemplify “persistence”? Persistence is found in everything that we do but perhaps none so obvious as in the kitchen. No food will ever be cooked in exactly the same way twice (shapes, sizes, and flavor vary) and we must consistently better our best. In the time of the Old Testament, spices and exotic flavors were as valuable as gold or silver. People needed, wanted, and loved the flavors of life.
Then she gave the king one hundred and twenty talents of gold, spices in great quantity, and precious stones. There never again came such abundance of spices as the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. – 1 Kings 10:10
Today, let us concentrate on making a “WOW!” effort in the kitchen with a new recipe or a new food “experiment”, and lets start spicing things up! Those who I have met who cook well and love what they cook are as exciting as the flavors they use to cook with. I have heard countless political, spiritual, and emotional debates all taking place in the small footprint of a kitchen. Incredible conversations ranging from my Dad’s underwater scuba diving tales to my Grandmother’s adventures in far off places, all while they were slicing and dicing for supper. It has been in my experience that those who love to cook have a love for life and vice versa. They go about making meals for their family that have interest and keep their eaters guessing. “What’s for dinner tonight?” People who care to cook seem to have a wonderful ability not just to cook the same old same old, but try new things and make them come off as interesting as they are.
This attribute of persistence and diligence in every aspect of life even shows up on the wise persons dinner table! The wise men and women of God are adventurous and radiate such life that even their food tastes better! Good news! You don’t have to sail to the ends of the earth to get spices anymore! With better selection in our local markets you now have the ability to purchase spices that will enable you to make exotic flavored foods at reasonable prices. If you have the money and the time to improve your cooking skills, I would strongly encourage you to do so. Your entire family will benefit from you being able to cook, and cook well. I believe this scripture is in the Bible because God cares about the “whole” package. Yes, cooking is a very important part of the package.
Food is fuel, and when you eat well and cook well, you are better equipped to continue in the persistence of doing God’s work
Just think how amazing it is when your loved one cooks for you, or if the person who ordinarily gets to cook is given a night off. How blessed are you when you go to a nice dinner in town? Eating, food, and loving life from the inside out will have a tremendous impact on your ability to persist in your life. Food is fuel, and when you eat well and cook well, you are better equipped to continue in the persistence of doing God’s work. Good food does not have to be expensive. Make sure the food you are cooking is as natural as possible, has no artificial coloring or flavors, and keep things simple if you have to. Fresh is best. It is better for you to eat one baked potato than a thousand store bought potato chips!
There are many outstanding cookbooks that are readily available to you. With the Internet you can also find many great websites with cooking ideas and specialized ingredients. My absolute favorite cookbook of all time is The Joy of Cooking, by Irma S. Rombauer Becker and Ethan Becker. In my opinion, it is an essential cookbook for any kitchen. It is easy to read and will walk you through most of all of the basic cooking recipes that you will ever need. If you can’t afford 75 a cookbook, seek out a family friend who loves to cook or search your local library. There are endless cookbooks, cooking videos, and magazines that you can look to for inspiration.
This Principle in Action:
King Solomon: King of Israel King Solomon the wisest man in history left us with some advice, “Go then, eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…”Eccl 9:9-10 NASB
Today’s Key Take Away:
- When looking to be complete in all areas, we must not forget that what we put in our mouths plays a large role in how we feel. People who desire to have a completed outlook on life, do not wait to have someone do something for them, they do not get married just so that someone else can cook for them. They can cook, clean, and take very good care of themselves. They understand that their value as a future spouse is largely dependent on their ability to take care of themselves. Scripture says, “Love thy neighbor, as you love thyself.”
Today’s Reflection: What did I learn about myself? If you could add an extra hour to your cooking and prep time, what would you make? How did your family act after your new meal?
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