Day 4

The scripture reading for today is from Psalm 119 which is the longest psalm in the Bible.  This passage is mostly about a passion for God's Word.  These 21 days you have devoted to the Lord will be rich and memorable by combining your Bible reading with  fasting and prayer.  Maybe you have never read the Bible on a consistent daily basis, or possibly you have never read the Bible all the way through from cover to cover what better time to start than now, while your fasting and spending quality time with the Lord!

How do you describe your passion for God's Word at this moment? Pray today that God will increase the fire and desire in your heart/spirit for Him during this intense devoted time. 

Fasting is about "giving up" and giving in more.  We give up food but be sure to focus on spending MORE TIME WITH THE LORD by reading your Bible more and spending time in prayer--and time to just listen to what the Lord is speaking into your spirit. If you only give up (certain) foods and don't spend more time in

direct devotion with the Lord you are no more than "dieting." Be sure to focus "hungry" times in prayer/reading/listening to the Lord.  He desires us to have a deeper passion  for His word. He speaks to us through HIS ANOINTED WORD!

 

Scripture reading for today: PSALM 119

Your comments welcome!

 

 

Taco Soup

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
4 cups Vegetable Broth or water
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (15-oz) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained, & mashed
1 (15-oz) can corn, drained
½ cup dry polenta
1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions until soft and translucent. Add broth, tomatoes, black beans, mashed pinto beans, corn, polenta, Taco Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, and cook 30 minutes. Makes 8 cups.


Recipe Notes

• Substitute 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice for polenta.
• Place corn in a food processor and pulse a few times for a cream-style texture.
• Use kidney beans instead of black or pinto beans.