Praying over the Word...has the effect of shaping our minds and hearts, so that we desire what the Word encourages us to desire, and not just what we desire by nature. That is why the prayers of Bible-saturated people sound so differently. Most people, before their prayers are soaked in Scripture, simply bring their natural desires to God, In other words, they pray the way an unbeliever would pray who is convinced that God might give him what he wants: health, a better job, safe journeys, a prosperous portfolio, successful children, plenty of food, a happy marriage, a car that works, a comfortable retirement, etc. None of these is evil. They're just natural. You don't have to be born again to want any of these. Desiring them - even from God - is no evidence of saving faith. So if these are all you pray for, there is a deep problem. Your desires have not yet been changed to put the glory of Christ at the center.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		June 1992	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Medium barley
1	ts	Salt
1/3	c	White-wine vinegar
1 1/2	c	Packed fresh basil leaves; rinsed and spun dry
2/3	c	Vegetable oil
3	c	Cooked fresh corn kernels; (cut from about 6
		; ears)
2	pt	Cherry tomatoes; halved or, if
		; large, quartered

INSTRUCTIONS

In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the
salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is
tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water,
and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the
oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very
large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in
the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad
may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
Serves 10 to 12.
Gourmet June 1992
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