Zechariah 4:6 - NLT
Then he said to me, 'This is what the Lord says to Zerubbabel; It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord almighty.'
Curtis liked to think he could do everything on his own. He often told friends that he didn't need anybody else; he was fine all by himself. On those rare occasions when Curt was feeling down and in need of a friend's support, he usually found himself alone. Everyone figured he really didn't need anyone else, and so he was lonely. No matter how strong or powerful or talented we might be, we all need the support of friends. Our greatest friend is, of course, Jesus Christ. We need never feel alone when we have the Spirit of the Lord with us. Accept the helping hand of the Lord, and find out what real strength is all about.
Today's Thought: Let me lose not only weight, but also false pride!
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Today's Tip: Fitness
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Sugar-Free Carrot Cake
6 egg whites
1 c apple juice concentrate
1/3 c canola oil
1/3 c unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c water
3 c flour
1 Tbs baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 c raisins
2 c shredded carrots
Preheat oven to 350° F. Stir together egg, apple juice concentrate, oil, applesauce and water. Set aside. Sift together dry ingredients. Put raisins in warm water to plump. Meanwhile, grate carrots, and spray 2 round 9" cake pans with non-stick pan spray. Gently stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drain raisins, and fold in carrots and raisins. Pour into cake pans, and bake at 350° F. for 25 to 30 minutes. Then reduce heat to 325° F. for 8 to 12 more minutes. Serve cold.
