Things Learned In A Can Of Spinach!

Canning/processing is a method that applies heat to food in a canning jar to stop the natural spoilage that would otherwise take place, and removes air from the jar to create a seal.  God allows circumstances in our lives as well to stop the spoilage that would naturally happen through our sin and fleshly desires.  Listed below are some things I have learned as I have gone through this canning process in the Spinach Capital of the world.

                                               

Unmet expectations will kill you

Love people at all cost and push through things that appear uncomfortable

Only God can satisfy the deep longings within soul. Things (money, house, spouse, children, job, etc) will always fall short.

Entitlement has become precedent in our lives

Material has a deep root even in poverty and government assistance

That I LOVE my family, children, and husband

Time alone is awesome and weekends are even better

No need to pretend to be perfect

I have a love/hate relationship with people (this is not new but I’ve realized it more)

I love to do ministry

I am a terrible secretary but I love to pray

Losing does not mean failing

How to encourage others and point them to Jesus

I’ve learned to enjoy a women’s Sunday School class

To worship in pain and happiness

God really is enough

Freedom in being myself and embracing my differentness

People hunt and fish to put food on the table

Camo is not just a fashion statement

God is real and sovereign and His way is perfect

God does not answer prayers the way I think should happen and I’m ok with that

The IPhone is a fun thing

Social media is awesome

Enjoy learning to blog and write

Empty nest is awesome and having adult children is freeing

Influence goes further than I could ever imagine

Having more things, more stuff, and, more money is not fulfilling

People extend grace and love to me in spite of myself

I’ve seen kids be hungry and go without shoes and clothing

I am blessed and privileged above measure

To not to be scared of emotion and a hurting heart

To embrace emotional pain with the Lord and learn to share it with the hope of helping others

To enjoy the beauty of this great state and to see God in details

And last but not least my favorite people are English teachers!!

Thank you Alma, it has been a ride or should I saw a process.  The heat has been turned up and the natural spoilage has been slowed all due to our great God and your amazing love.