Healthy Eating: Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

Salad 2/3 cup quinoa 1 1/3 cups water 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces 1/2 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped red onion

1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1.	Bring the quinoa and 1 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2.	Place kale in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover saucepan with a lid and steam kale until hot, about 45 seconds; transfer to a large plate. Top kale with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
3.	Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until the oil emulsifies into the dressing; pour over the salad.

Verse of the Day: Exodus 16:4

Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions.

God tests us every day, He puts trials throughout the day to see how we handle them.  He wants us to follow his plan.  There are things in life that we are pushing to get accomplished but if God says no or wait we should follow what He says.  Let us not think that we can do it because we feel it is right to do. Let us wait on the Lord to see if He thinks it's right.  Let us always remember to listen to God and let him lead, whether it be a relationship, school, or job decisions we should always remember the best person to listen to is God. Today we pray for faith, faith enough to trust God and to follow His instructions.

Let us Pray

Dear Jesus

We thank you for the trials and tribulations you send our way so that our faith can grow stronger!  We are grateful that you set aside instructions for us to keep us from the enemy. Help us to have enough faith in you to trust your instructions.  Help us not to doubt you because you know what's best for us.  Keep us strong in you.  In Jesus name, Amen

Verse of the day: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

Let us remember that although not everyone is perfect.  We should always surround ourselves with those at least aiming to be positive and to live right.  In this day and age we need to rid ourselves of those who carry negative thoughts, have negative actions and who overall leave no room for improvement in their lives.  Let us pray today for strength to rid ourselves of bad company so that our character may stay intact.


Let us pray:

Dear Jesus we thank you for your strength and for the knowledge you give to us.  Please Lord help us to rid our lives of negativity which would include the bad company we may be keeping.   Give us a pure heart and a clear head so that we may not be blinded by the wolves in sheeps clothing.  Lord we trust you know what's best for us, so we ask you to lead the way in our lives.  In Jesus Name, Amen

Verse of the day: Jeremiah 1:16

"I will pronounce my judgments on my people because of their wickedness in forsaking me,
in burning incense to other gods and in worshiping what their hands have made."

Although the Lord was speaking to Jeremiah about the Northern Kingdom in this chapter.  It shows us that God's wrath is at hand to the wicked.  Let us remember in this day and age.  That the word of the Lord still stands, when God says "Thous shalt not put other God's before me" He has not taken back his commandment.  We as a children of God should follow His word.  Whether it be idols or an addiction, they are considered gods.   Let us pray for an understanding and enlightenment of his scriptures and for obedience to His words.


Let us pray:

Dear Jesus

We thank you for your word.  There are so many messages that we ought to follow, help us to understand your word and to take it seriously.  Help us to realize that we need to serve You only.  Give us a heart for you and help us to release the addictions we have in our lives that are blocking us from serving you.  Thank you for your laws that keep us in order.  In Jesus Name, Amen

Verse of the Day: Romans 12:3

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.


Today, Let's ask God for humility and a dose of humbleness..

Let us pray:

Dear Jesus

We thank You for giving us the opportunity to live.  Thank You for the strength to work, provide for ourselves and loved ones and for the many blessings You have so graciously given to us.  We ask today, that You work within us, show us Lord how to be humble in all things, show us how we can exercise good judgement and give us the faith we need to trust in the plans You have for us.  Thank You for Your Grace.  In Jesus Name, Amen

Verse of the Day: Proverbs 6:23

For this command is a lamp,  this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,

Following God's way and his word, is the pathway to life eternal, it's as simple as that.  Let us pray for God to help us in our efforts in following his instructions and his teachings, that they may be just as simple.


Let us pray

Dear Jesus

We thank you for your grace and for the promise of life eternal.  Your word has given us life and hope and we are grateful.  Help us to follow your teachings and your instructions for we know that they are the way to life eternal.  In Jesus name, Amen

Verse of the day: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Our Guest blogger Janel S shared with us this scripture, Thank you Janel:

"The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God."

Let us pray for those who are blinded by the truth, and if you are blinded then there is hope if you are reading this post!  Trust in God and his unfailing love & power He can get past the gods of this age to unblock your heart and clear your mind and eyes, so that you may see Christ in all His Glory.  Let us pray today for a clear vision of Christ.

Let us pray:

Dear Jesus
We thank you for your mercy and your everlasting love, we ask Lord today that you will help us to see Christ as He is.  Help us to see clearly, your vision for us and the path you have cleared for us.  Help us to help those who are blinded by the gods of this age, to see You clearly so that they may believe in the truth.  In Jesus Name, Amen