2 Corinthians 12:9 - NLT
Each time he said, 'My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ may work through me.
There are times when the hunger pangs get to be almost unbearable. A person gets shaky, she feels weak-kneed and light-headed; it almost feels like an illness. Hunger makes us aware of how really weak we are. A person who is hungry is a person who is humble. It is good for us to realize that we need help, that we are not always able to stand on our own two feet. In those times of weakness, we learn to rely on the true strength: the power of Jesus Christ. Christ comes to us in our moments of weakness, to strengthen and support us. Praise God that He never lets us fail for very long.
Today's Thought: Hunger makes me weak; losing weight makes me strong!
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Today's Tip: Firm Up Your Dinner Plans.
Deciding ahead of time what you are having for dinner will keep you from grabbing the wrong foods when you are in a pinch. Set a deadline for yourself, say 3 p.m., to know what you're serving. This will give you plenty of time to plan and pick up what you need.
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SLIM 'N FROSTY FRUIT SHAKE
Number of Servings: 3
1/2 cup skim milk
1 cup cream-style low fat (1%) cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups chilled cut-up fresh fruit (strawberries, peaches, cantaloupe, blueberries, or raspberries)
1 banana
1 cup ice cubes
2 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate
Place all ingredients into blender container. Cover; process on high until smooth.
Note: For extra frosty shake, freeze peeled banana several hours before using.
