Bacon-wrapped Jalapeños

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños

Just saying “bacon-wrapped jalapeños” takes you to a good place, doesn’t it? It may remind you of a tailgate party or of a special appetizer served at a gathering of friends. It isn’t every day that I get to enjoy this amazing man-food!

Instead, most days are filled with a good bit of effort, work, and obligation. The demands of this fast-paced world can take the sense of joy right out of you. But today, when I wrote this, those amazing bacon-wrapped jalapeños I ate brought back the joy.

Have you hit a wall recently? Have you wondered if there has got to be more than this? You can spend only so much time in the rat race before you get discouraged. When we get too extended, it is easy to disappoint those we care about the most.

I want to remind you to make sure you rest. Make sure you take a Sabbath break each week. Set aside time to worship, relax, and renew relationships. By setting this time aside, you are taking a stand against overscheduling yourself. This is your time to rest and enjoy what you have been blessed with. First Timothy 6:17 states, “Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.” What God has given to you is for your enjoyment. Slow down, put some bacon-wrapped jalapeños in the oven, and enjoy the blessings of the Lord.

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.

1 Timothy 6:17