We are hardwired to trust in ourselves. That’s not good for us or the God-glorifying purpose for which God created us. Therefore, suffering is used to break us of self whereby we might trust more deeply in God. So God’s intent in suffering is not to pull us away from Him as many people seem to believe, but rather draw us closer to Him. And the more He strips us during affliction of our human resources and excuses and justifications and easy way outs, the more we will run to Him and cling to Him as the only thing we’ve got.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Beverages	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	No Salt Tomato Juice
1	tb	Lemon Juice
1/8	ts	Hot Pepper Sauce
		Lemon Slices
		Lemon Rind Strips
1/4	ts	Celery Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Hot Pepper Sauce & Celery Saltin A
Small Saucepan.  Place Over Medium Heat & Cook 10 Min. OR Until Thoroughly
Heated. Garnish With Lemon Slices & Lemon Rind If Desired.
Per 3/4 C. Serving: 39 Cal.

A Message from our Provider:

“Jesus: stripped, abused, assaulted, violated . . . for you”