Changing Roles

          

Today's post is simply about something that has happened recently in my life and boy it's a miracle. It's just some of the over flow from my husband and I handing our lives back over to Gods very capable hands. I know, our lives were never our own but it's funny how sometimes we can try to pretend like they are and that we have a handle on things haha. Anyway, if you've been reading my blog from the start you maybe aware that my husband and I have been going through a really rough season these past 10 months, all though things are becoming more settled only through the grace of God. For the past week my husband has begun to like cooking! I know it seems so small and not worth acknowledging but if you really knew my husband you'd know that this is a MIRACLE. He and I have always been food lovers in the eating sense but lately my husband has found joy in cooking. It started out at his work where he would bake cookies and cakes for the children but he would bring me one home most times because he knew I would enjoy it. Then just two days ago he decided that he wanted to cook dinner and dessert and of course as the main food provider I was more than happy to have a break from standing over the stove. It's really not important as to what he cooked but that he is doing it simply because he had a revelation of what it means to be like Christ is to the church. There has been a clear message in all the sermons he has been listening to recently about roles within a marriage and what it truly means to be a leader within a household. The bible states that husbands are to love their wives and wives are to respect their husbands. My husbands revelation is truly showing his deep love for Christ and for me. He's serving me, showing me acts of kindness and not just because he wants something out of it but simply because he wants me to feel appreciated and loved. He's also seen what price Jesus had to pay for his sins and realises just how much he has to be thankful for. He's not the only one that has had a revelation. Through his acts of kindness I've experienced what it means to be a daughter of the most high. An heir to the throne. My heart has experienced a new level of healing through his willingness to be selfless. I'm so appreciative for my husband and I have gained a new level of respect for him. Not for the act itself but the intent in his heart. You see men, you treat your lady like royalty and not just for some twisted sense of self gain, it will pay off!

I will say that the meals were absolutely stunning! Amazing tasting foods. It's become a new hobby as he's been cooking the last 2 days and plans to cook tonight. 

I'm just so thankful for the growth in the both of us. My husband is my treasure sent from heaven as well and I'm thankful that God could see what amazing potential my husband and I had and deemed us worth saving. Thank You Jesus!

God Bless, 

Fit for a Princess!

Off Topic Friday - Organic is the word!

Hey folks, so today is another one of those blessed days where I get to just talk about anything I feel that is important whether relevant to my walk in faith or not and today I'm going to talk about my newfound love for ALL things ORGANIC!! That's right, my husband and I have jumped on the organic bandwagon. I never thought I'd see the day but it has officially arrived. It's amazing how when you start putting things in God's order for your life other areas seem to follow. We have had this strong conviction in the area of produce and what we are putting in our bodies. As a person of faith, our bodies really are a temple and they need to be treated as such. 

As I began to dive more into the reasons why we should go organic, I've come to the conclusion that not only is it safer for you and healthier but it's also a great way to support your local farmers. Times are getting tough everywhere financially and what better way to try help out those who ACTUALLY care about what we put in our bodies! These amazing organic farmers have to jump through so many extra hoops than those who use the pesky pesticides on our foods so I feel it's important to support them.

So, yesterday I picked up my very first EVER Co-Op fruit and veg box from the Organic Corner Store! It's fabulous!! Not only is this market fabulous for my awesome Co-Op box but it's also a really cool hangout place. They have so much on offer!

What is a Co-Op Box you ask?

As described by the Organic Corner Store website: "A co-op provides customers with certified organic, seasonal produce with minimal packaging. There is no mark up on the bulk order so customers are accessing reasonably priced certified organic produce. OCS order’s from a wholesaler. We divide and pack the boxes."

Checkout the amazing food I bought! (The box has some depth to it as well).

Okay, besides the beautiful organic fruit and veg we are now eating, we have also started cooking with "organic coconut oil" instead of other oils such as olive oil etc. I have to say that I'm truly loving this new experience. When roasting pumpkin I put coconut oil over it with salt and pepper and it is the most AMAZING tasting pumpkin ever! I literally do not use any other oil anymore. It's so freeing knowing that this oil is actually REALLY good for you as well. 

Besides the above changes, we are also using cacao powder when making smoothies, homemade healthy chocolate, avocado cacao mousse and many other things! I'm officially addicted to "avocado mousse" that a friend of mine put me on to. I cannot get enough! We have also changed out our peanut butters, maple syrup and honey all for ORGANIC! 

So to wrap this blog up, my husband and I are food LOVERS! We love to dine out and experience new, wonderful restaurants and taste exquisite dishes but what we've come to realise is that we can have that wonderful food experience right at home and let it be healthy for us too. I'm not saying we will stop eating out because it's also a lot of fun but I'm definitely making a HUGE effort to make amazing healthy, organic dishes at home as well.

God Bless,



Future Organic Farm Wannabe!