Day 17

Have you ever considered the determination and personal standards that Shadrach, Meshach & Abednegohad to stand for their personal convictions against all odds? Can you imagine the spiritual strength it tookto not obey the new law of the king. Even when EVERYONE else around these 3 men followed the orders--these guys didn't.  They stood strong, knowing their God would be with them through the thick (heat, if you will) of the trial.
Don't we sometimes feel like we are standing against everyone one else when we stand for the gospel?
Don't we many times, when we go through a trial, feel like we are the only ones? But was Shadrach, Meshach & Abedngo standing in that hot firey furnance alone, where their clothes fire-retardant? NO WAY-- God himself was in there with them.  It was none other than Devine intervention in an impossible situation. The fact remains, these brave men had the courage to stand against the flow. They stood againstthe natural for the supernatural.  What are you facing? Have the faith to believe that God is going through this with you and will protect & guide you. He will NEVER leave you or forsake you!

TAKE COURAGE AS YOU READ:  DANIEL 3

CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP

3/4c chopped Spanish onion 
2t. olive oil
2 1/2t curry powder
salt & pepper to taste
4 c vegetable broth
1 15oz can pumpkin
2 potatoes, peeled & 1in. cubed
1/4 c chopped cilantro

Sautee onion in olive oil, add seasoning-stir.
Add broth, pumpkin & potatoes, boil. Reduce heat to med. & partially cook
covered for 8-10 min. until potatoes are tender. Remove, stir in cilantro then
wala! Serve.
serves 4 
238 cal.  17% (good) fat, 16% protein, 6g fiber