Embracing God’s Blessings

Sunday is a day to reflect on all our blessings, take 5 minutes and sit quietly and reflect on all the blessings in your life. You be surprised of how many we have, we are surrounded by plenty of unseen blessings that we are not even aware of .

GOD'S BLESSINGS
The man whispered "God, speak to me" And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear.So the man yelled "God speak to me!" And the thunder rolled across the sky. But the man did not listen.The man looked around and said "God let me see you" And a star shone brightly. But the man did not notice.And the man shouted "God show me a miracle" And a life was born. But the man did not know.So, the man cried out in despair. "Touch me God and let me know that you are here!" Whereupon God reached down and touched the man. But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

Author Unknown

Moral: Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way you expect.

Letting Go And Letting God

Have you ever been in the mood to let go of worry, fear and doubt? Ever wonder what that would be like?
This issue has been on my mind a long time ,I struggle with it , in fact I don’t think it's possible to be in this world and not have to deal with it. But there is an answer and its a simple one, stop trying with your own strength to get rid of those emotions and instead ignore them and seek God instead. Don't just seek God but rather seek Gods presence, take each day, and each moment one at a time.
Jesus tells us “can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?” Of course not.
God intended us to trust Him. Worry is the opposite of faith & trust. When we learn to give our problems, needs, so forth to God, we're allowing Him to be in control, allowing ourselves the liberty, the freedom to enjoy what He has given us. Some of us by nature worry more than others. We should pray, giving whatever is bothering us to God, then going forth doing our best to enjoy life as it happens. And when the uncertainty of life takes hold of us, remember, God is still on the throne, He is still there, able to hear our heart's cries, always waiting to comfort & restore. It takes practice to let go of worry, fear and doubt, this doesn't mean we're to not be responsible but rather learn to enjoy the love & beauty in our lives. Whatever we feed within ourselves is what grows. Feed doubt, fear, & worry....they increase. Feed trust, faith, joy, & peace; they grow. So take each day, and each moment one at a time and let go.

“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.? - Leo Buscaglia

Some people think it’s holding on that makes one strong- sometimes it’s letting go.- Author

Unknown

"Don't be afraid of the day you have never seen." English Proverb

Happy Easter Blessings Everyone!

Easter is the season of the mystery of the Resurrection. It is a time when we open our eyes to the knowledge of God's love for us.
It is the season of new life, when we pray for our families, community and for God's world. At this time in the world, when the wounds of terror and conflict are so apparent, we pray especially for peace for the human family on earth.
Let the resurrection of our Lord lift us with strength , beauty and happiness and most of all Love…..

"God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have Eternal Life." John 3:16

Spring

It's time to pause and say a word of thanks for signs of new beginnings .
A new beginning is a beautiful idea. It suggests that we have infinite possibilities. Just as spring begins the new growth of a year, so should we begin again with a fresh new start.

An optimist is the human personification of spring. — Susan J. Bissonette

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.— Anne Bradstreet

It's a new beginning!

Happy spring!
Enjoy

Every Day Is A Lesson

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there...to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become.
You never know who these people may be but, when you lock eyes with them, you know that every moment they will affect your life in some profound way. And sometimes things happen to you at the time that may seem horrible, painful and unfair but, upon reflection, you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, will power or heart.
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul.
Without these small tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. Safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless. The people you meet affect your life. The successes and downfalls that you experience can create who you are, and the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them because they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart to. If someone loves you, love them back, unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and open your heart and eyes to little things.
Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high.

MY FAMILY FAVORED DESSERT

Flan is one of the most traditional desserts in the entire Hispanic-influenced world—from Spain and Portugal to Cuba and Puerto Rico, all the way to Mexico and Central and South America. It comes in a variety of flavors and textures, depending on the local tastes and agricultural products of each different region.


This is a recipe I made often so I can truthfully say that it is delicious.

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar 2 to 3 drops water
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can sweetened, condensed milk 1 can evaporated milk 1 can regular milk (measure from evaporated milk can)

Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place oven rack in middle position. Put sugar in a round cake pan. Using a heavy oven mitt or tongs, place the pan directly over medium heat to caramelize the sugar. Heat until the sugar liquefies, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Do not touch the melted sugar it will cause serious burns. When the hot liquid in the pan is a golden brown color, remove from heat and set aside on a rack to cool and harden.
In a blender, combine the evaporate milk, condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, yolks, and vanilla. Process on medium speed until well blended. Pour custard mixture over the prepared caramel. Place the cake pan in a larger, deeper pan and pour about an inch of hot water around the cake pan to make a water bath. Cover the flan loosely with a foil tent and place the larger pan on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until flan is set in the center (it will no longer jiggle). Remove from the oven and cool on a rack at room temperature. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.

To serve, run a knife or thin spatula around the edge of the flan to release it from the sides of the pan. Place a 10-inch (or larger) serving platter on top of the pan. Turn the platter over and gently remove the cake pan, leaving flan on the serving platter. Using a flexible spatula, scrape up as much of the caramel as possible from the bottom of the pan and pour over the flan. Cut into triangular wedges and serve.

ENJOY!!!

TWELVE WONDERFUL COMMANDMENTS

And don't forget to always be THANKFUL!