We need to learn how wrong it is to think of prayer as a way of getting something from God. People often think of prayer as a way of talking God into doing what they want Him to do. This is what lies behind 'name it and claim it' Christianity, the idea that I can influence God by offering the right kind of prayer. But that attitude ultimately leads to hell. As C. S. Lewis once observed, 'There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, ';Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, in the end, ';Thy will be done.' All that are in Hell, choose it.' Besides, why would anyone want to change God's mind? The Bible says that His will is 'good, pleasing and perfect' (Rom. 12:2). Imagine what a mess our lives would be in if God always did what we wanted Him to do! For unlike God's will, our own wills are evil, displeasing, and imperfect.

Philip Graham Ryken

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits, Vegetables		Side dish, Fruits, Vegetables	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Barley
2	ts	Canola oil
1	ts	Vanilla extract
1/8	ts	Ground cinnamon
1/8	ts	Grated mutmeg
1/8	ts	Ground cardomom
1 1/2	c	Apple juice
1 1/2	c	Water –apples—–
2		Baking apples
2	tb	Apple juice
1/4	ts	Ground cinamon

INSTRUCTIONS

PILAF: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the barley, oil, vanilla, cinnamon,
nutmeg, and cardamom. Saute until fragrant, about 2 min. Add the apple
juice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45
to 60 min., or until the barley is tender and all the liquid has been
absorbed.
APPLES: Core the apples and cut crosswise into thin rounds. Place on a
baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 tb apple juice and 1/8 ts cinnamon. Broil
about 4 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes. Flip the slices and
sprinkle with the remaining juice and cinnamon. Grill for 2 minutes. Serve
hot with the pilaf.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #813 by Nancy Berry <[email protected]> on
Sep 28, 1997

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