Today in NW Ohio, we are enjoying our second consecutive snow day! I loathe cold weather, but sure love snow days at home with the kids. We used to do crafts, play games, and bake on snow days when they were all little! Now that 2 are in college, they still need to get to their classes regardless of the current weather. The three boys at home are enjoying sleeping in & playing video games. I'm sure they're hoping Mom doesn't have a "list" of chores for them today like I did yesterday; I'll let them enjoy the morning before I "pop" today's list on them!
I may bake this afternoon, after our chores are finished.
Here's a Cut-out Cookie Prayer I made up to share with you! Enjoy!
Directions
1. Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Lord, help us to work smoothly TOGETHER with others! We pray for the "butters" in our life-the no-nos we are best to avoid.. those who may be headed down the wrong path, and for the "sugars" too-- those who pretend to be sweet but are mean-hearted, people who are deceptive and or self-serving.
2. Beat in eggs and vanilla. We think of people who fill us spiritually…all those good eggs who strengthen our faith life. We are also thankful for those who like vanilla, add flavor to our life.
3. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Flour slows the blending process, and reminds us to think of people we wish could slow down and spend more time with us, and likewise those who wish to spend more time with us. We bring to mind those who help raise like baking powder.. raising our spirits when we are down and who give us a lift. We are so blessed to have them in our lives. And salt assists with preserving... here we think of people who have authority over us, including those we struggle with, those who leave a nasty taste in our mouth. May the Good Lord help us to be more tolerant of them.
4. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour. Lord help us to take time to CHILL as needed!
5. Roll out dough. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Lord, help me to SHAPE my life with PRAYER! Place cookies 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Lord, help us to be NEAR others! and NEAR to YOU!
6. Bake 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely. Lord help us remember that we are only in the HEAT as needed for best end results.
Lastly, decorate cookies! Lord, you embelish our lives with so much BEAUTY… each so unique. and lastly, enjoy & share! Lord, help us to always see the BLESSINGS & TALENTs you bestow upon us & help us SHARE these for YOUR GLORY!
Enjoy your day! May it be full of God's Peace, Love, & Joy! Think Warm!