Many times I am asked about my passion for family time at the table and why it is so strong, and as I answer I get very excited…passionate if you will…in my explanation.  You see, family time together gives us time to connect.  To me connecting represents unity .   Psalm 133:1 says “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

When a family is united, God can bless.  It is in division that we are defeated.  Matthew 12:25 says ‘every house divided against itself will not stand’.  If we cannot find time to connect, the enemy can find ways to divide and defeat.  John 10:10 tells us that the enemy seeks to steal, kill and destroy, but God came to give life abundantly.  Webster defines abundance as “more than enough”.  Many define an abundant life as one that has more than enough money, things, success, wealth or prestige ~ and most often those looking for such never seem to have more than enough, but are always looking for more.  I have found that for me personally…an abundant life is one that has more than enough time to connect as a family, more than enough time to participate in raising the next presidents, doctors, lawyers, teachers, preachers, fathers, mothers and friends of others.  Most of all I find that an abundant life is one that has more than enough grace to cover the sins of my past, present and future to assure me a home with Christ in the final days.

So what is a post like this doing on a blog called Homemade Gourmet?  I believe that we have been created as living beings that need to be fed both physically and spiritually.  Without both, we suffer.  I have enjoyed being able to talk about satisfying the physical need for food…but I have a hunger to also share my thoughts on the need to satisfy the soul.  Occasionally, I will be inclined to talk more about feeding our souls…and I look forward to hearing your soul filling meals and snacks in response. 

God Bless and Keep You,

Tami

p.s. Do you have ‘more than enough grace’?  Not sure…let me know and I can tell you how!

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