40 Acts Day 5 - Quiche?
By patgalca
@patgalca (18181)
Orangeville, Ontario
February 15, 2016 3:25pm CST
[/i]While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’ (Matthew 26:26 NIV)[i]
What better way to start the week than with food? Some of us struggle to share a box of popcorn, whilst others happily over-feed everyone who crosses their threshold. Wherever you are on that spectrum, consider this: food has brought people together since the dawn of time. Use it as a means to build relationship today.
Three Suggestions:
Cook for your friends or family tonight, and try to make sure everyone sits together to eat at the same time. Don't rush the meal – enjoy each other’s company.
Don't let them dine alone: the girl everyone ignores at college, a friend in hospital (because let's face it, hospital food is rarely fine dining...), or someone you know who is home alone today. Ask what their favourite treat is and take it along with you.
Share food with a stranger today: you might pay for someone else's meal in a restaurant, or strike up a conversation with the person behind you in the queue, or paying for the meal of the person behind you at the drive-thru. Whether you choose to give someone the gift of food anonymously or with a friendly hello, make a point of blessing someone you don't already know.
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@patgalca (18181)
• Orangeville, Ontario
16 Feb 16
Sometimes schedules conflict and it can't always happen. My husband works 7-7 (days and nights but days this week) so when he works days he doesn't get home until 7:30, maybe even as late as 8:00. I'm not waiting that late. And the girls, both adults, make their own plans for the days and evenings (when not working).
