Fifi's Muse

                 We all have fears. We react to those fears differently. Sometimes they lie close to the surface and other times deep within. The difference is whether or not we let our fears rule us or cast them aside. In relationships we may fear rejection, a repetition of past emotional trauma, loneliness, devastation, abandonment, or abuse. Our fear has the ability to make us hear things that are not said or assume things that are not really occurring at that time. The ability to differentiate between that fear and the truth will determine if we will let love win. If we will set our fears aside and get to know the person standing before us, learn to love them, learn to deal with their fears as well as ours; listen to what that person is really saying we may find a treasure we didn't know existed.

This verse speaks to me about putting people's opinions in their rightful place. Do you ever give someone power over you or your emotions because of how much you care about their opinion? It's normal to want to be liked but we can make that so important that we lose sight of whose opinion should matter most: God's. I'm not saying we should not be answerable to anyone, no, but that's very different from allowing that person's preference have so much power over you that you are unhappy. It only leads to a lack of peace. Shalom!

Broccoli slaw a pinch of taco fiesta cheese mix banana pepper sliced romaine tomatoes sweet corn kernels strips of  lemon pepper baked chicken taco chips (these are just regular taco chip shaped like shells) This was really good with ranch dressing because the creaminess complimented the cheese and tacos Enjoy!