Walnut Pancakes
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 large egg
1 cup milk
2 tbsp cooking oil1/2 cup walnut pieces
Combine dry ingredients and create a well. Mix milk, egg, and oil in separate bowl and pour in the well. Combine all ingredients. Batter will be lumpy. When top is bubbly and sides are dry, flip until brown.
**Base recipe taken from Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook**
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." ~Philippians 4:6-7
As humans, we worry and get anxious. If we were perfect, we would fully rely on God 100% of the time without ever dwelling on what might be or could have been. However, since we are imperfect beings, that is impossible. Here in verse 6, Paul advises the church of Philippi to pray about everything. Children are very good at this. If you've ever listened to a young child pray, you know that they will pray about everything and for everyone. As adults, we tend to think they are wasting their time or spending too much time. In all reality, the kids are the ones who have it right! Most kids aren't worried about a whole lot of things because they pray about so much and put full faith in God to answer those prayers! Turn to your family right now and make a list of EVERYTHING that has been weighing on your minds. EVERYTHING that you've been worried about. Now, as a family, lift each and every single item up in prayer to Jesus. Don't just say an empty prayer; pray with passion believing that God will answer those prayers.
The beautiful thing about prayer is that God ALWAYS answers. When we lift our concerns, worries, and anxieties to Christ He will replace them with His peace. Peace is defined as untroubled; tranquil, content. When Paul talks about Godly peace, this definition is a good start, but it goes much deeper than that. We will never truly be able to understand this peace because it goes beyond our human understanding. The importance of this verse is to show us that when we release our cares, concerns, and worries to Christ, He will give us an amazing peace and carry those burdens for us.
Questions for the Week:
1. Do I really believe that God will answer my prayers?
2. What am I still worried about even after I pray?
3. How can I help others to release their worries to Jesus?
