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The example of Jesus and the testimony of lovers of Christ throughout the centuries points us to early morning prayer as decisively important… First, it signals to our conscience that this is of first importance in the day. Second, it strikes the first blow in the battle of the day, instead of waiting till we are besieged from all sides. Third, what we do daily and do early shapes the spirit of our minds and brings us into a disposition of humility and trust that will bear better fruit than anxiety or self-reliance. Fourth, since beginning the day with the Word of God is crucial, prayer is equally crucial since the Word will not open its best wonders to us without prayer (Psm. 119:18). Fifth, it is uncanny how Satan can use even good things to squeeze prayer out of our schedule if we miss the early-morning hour. I have seen it again and again. If I say to myself, “I will give some time to prayer later,” it generally does not happen.

John Piper

God sanctifies us though our trials. It’s been said, the same boiling water will soften a potato, but harden an egg. Trials don’t naturally shape our hearts, but our response to them will make us either bitter or better. What is the Gospel-centered response to trials? To live the crucified life with our Savior. Growing in humility. Becoming less and He becomes greater in us. It’s making a name for Jesus and not ourselves. It’s finding greater identity with Him. In Philippians 3:10 Paul said, “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings.”

Randy Smith

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Grilled Salmon With A Fennel, Orange And Coriander Salad

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Food networ, Food2	2	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		140 g salmon fillets
1		Bulb fennel, finely sliced
1/2		Pear, finely sliced
		A few pieces of walnuts
1	pn	Crushed cardamom seed
1		Orange, segmented juice
		and zest saved
1		Coriander, chopped
50	g	Light fromage frais
1		Pinches powdered cinnamon
		Flaked rock salt and ground
		black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Season the salmon with salt and pepper and grill under the grill.  Mix
the pear with the fennel and season with plenty of black pepper,
cardamom and walnuts.  Blend the orange juice and zest with the fromage
frais and add a  little cinnamon. Place a pile of fennel in the centre
of the plate  and lace the salmon on top. Decorate the outside of the
plate with  orange segments and drizzle with the orange fromage frais.
Fennel reduces the toxin effects of alcohol in the body, and is a good
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