I read this while reading in a book called Jesus Calling it's like a daily bread book. :)
So on day May 9th (in the book, yes I'm way behind... all well >_< )

and this is Jesus talking. :) btw

"Don't be so hard on yourself. I can bring good even out of your mistakes. Your finite mind tends to look backward, longing to undo decisions you have come to regret. This is a waste of time and energy, leading only to frustrations. Instead of floundering in the past, release your mistakes to Me. Look to Me in trust, anticipating that My infinite creativity can weave both good choices and bad into a lovely design. Because you are human, you will continue to make mistakes. Thinking that you should live an error-free life is symptomatic of pride. Your failures can be a source of blessing, humbling you and giving you empathy for other people in their weaknesses. Best of ll, failure highlights your dependence on Me. I am able to bring beauty out of the morass of your mistakes.
Trust Me, and watch to see what I will do."

Romans 8:28   "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Micah 7:7  "but as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my savior, my God will hear me."

Come Out of Your Closet!

I started today with five cats. by 2:30 this afternoon I was informed that we had found our cat Camina under our camper dead. She was hit by a car.
Over the past few weeks I have been empty and hiding my emotions inside a locked trunk in my heart. Because I did not want to deal with my emotions and the reality of my grandmothers death.
Tonight my heart is aching. but it is full.
I have been seeking for Jesus these past weeks wondering why I do not feel his presence. I have been closing most of my doors to Him, and have been letting Him stand in the entry way waiting for me to come out from my hiding place in the closet.
I am still deeply saddened by the deaths of my grandmother and my cat. (and also the many sheep we have lost both today and over the past months). But. Even though I am crying, and hurting, over these things, I am at peace because God is in control. and He loves me, and the people and animals a things I love, and He cherishes them and He mourns with me for my pain, and rejoices with them for their return.
God is with You always. Let Him rejoice and cry with You. Come out of your closet. stop hiding and cry in His arms. 

Mexican Pie

Mexican pie is a dish I made up the other night by experimenting with what I had! It turned out to be pretty good! So now I am sharing it with you readers! ~ Alainna

Mexican Pie

 

Ingredients: 

• oil (olive, cooking, vegetable, or canola)
• tortilla shells                                            
• one 24 oz can refried beans                     
•  one 16 oz can green beans                      
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion                  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery                  
• 1/2 a cup of cheese (or more)                   
• 1 tsp Paprika                                             
• 2 tsp chili powder                                     
• 1 grade AA egg                                          

 

Tools:

• 1 large bowl                                           
• 1 small bowl                                          
•  1 whisk                                                 
• oil brush                                                
• 1 9x13 or 8x8x4 pan    

                            

Directions:

• Brush bottom and sides of pan with oil. 

          cover the sides and bottom of pan with tortilla shells

• in small bowl, beat the egg, paprika, and chilli powder. save until later.
• In large bowl mix refried beans, green beans, onion, celery, and egg mixture. stir until well mixed and then add the cheese.
• put bean mixture in pan over the tortillas 
• cover with oiled tortillas and cheese (if you want)
• cover pan with lid (or aluminum foil)
• bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 min.
  
  (optional)   Serve with sour cream, salsa, and olives.