Praise for Today — Reap a Harvest
Have you ever been perplexed about something and reached for your Bible to open it and see what Bible verse your eyes would land on? Once, when I was completely worn out and tired of trying to walk the path of health (thinking it would be easier to enjoy whatever food I want, sit around watching T.V. instead of exercising, and buy larger sized clothes), I decided to open my Bible. I had a grumbly, complaining sort of heart. I was praying but telling God in my heart I was tired of the struggle.
I opened my Bible to Galatians 6:9 (NIV) “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
When I read this, it felt like the words of a coach encouraging me on. God reminded me not to become weary in making good healthy choices. This Bible verse is just what I needed then, and it’s just what I need throughout this entire journey. God encourages us not to give up. He has promised that we will reap a harvest, and God always follows through on His promises.
As you focus on doing what is right through the power of God, what harvest are you anticipating for your future?
Recipe for Today — Garbanzo Bean Cutlets
Garbanzo Bean Cutlets
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked (or canned) garbanzo beans
- 2 Tbs olive oil, plus olive oil for pan frying
- ½ cup vital wheat gluten
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ tsp Herbamare®
- 2 Tbs Tamari
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp sage
Steps
- In food processor, blend garbanzo beans with 2 Tbs olive oil
- Place garbanzo bean/olive oil mixture in large bowl and mix in all other ingredients
- Knead mixture with hands until strings of gluten form in the mixture
- Preheat skillet or nonstick pan on top of stove, add thin layer of olive oil
- Form patties, kneading dough in hands, into round patties and flatten to about ¼ or so inch thick
- Place cutlets in pan and cook on each side for several minutes (I use a spatula to flatten them a bit while cooking)
- They are done when they are brown and a little crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
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