Romans 8:35, 37 - NLT
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or are hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with death? No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
Christ makes us conquerors. He offers us unimaginable power through the Holy Spirit. Nothing can separate us from that love and power. That power enabled Jesus Christ to conquer death. It allowed the apostle Paul to conquer his afflictions. It allowed Peter to overcome his doubts and fears. If the Holy Spirit could do that for those great men, then why shouldn't we be able to believe that the Spirit will help us lose weight? Indeed, we can even conquer obesity through the divine power of God. Nothing can stop us from achieving our goal, because the power of God is with us.
Today's Thought: I will burn up calories in the fire of the Holy Spirit!
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Today's Tip: Health and Diet
What’s for dinner? Most people answer this question when it’s just about time to eat. If you were scheduled for a flight would you wait until just before leaving the house to pack your suitcase? Plan your meals ahead of time! You’re more likely to stick to healthful eating by developing this habit! In many cases, you can also cut up the vegetables ahead of time, essentially reducing your prep time.
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Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
1 lb sugar snap peas
1 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
2 tbs chopped fresh chives
Preheat broiler. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Toss peas with olive oil on prepared baking sheet. Spread peas in a single layer. Broil 2 minutes or just until crisp-tender and they are beginning to brown in spots, stirring once. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with coarse salt, then chives, and serve.
