Hello everybody, today has been a great day so far. Went to the farmers market to get some fruits and veggies. I get overwhelmed sometimes because you want everything but know that if you get it and cook it, the trash is the next home for it. Control and discipline are a vital part of life that some of us struggle with. In order to be successful in anything these two things are a must. With weight control, getting out of debt or even grocery shopping you must have some level of control and discipline. I saw so many things I wanted like peaches, plums, strawberries, blueberries and cantaloupe oh my. We have watermelon that we need to finish so I left those lovely fruits there. Next trip I will get them and make a wonderful fruit salad. I got some collard greens, okra and squash, for tonight’s dinner. Never too many green veggies. Because I was able to control my shopping I was able to save money and not waste. Even though you want something, doesn’t mean you need it. Your “outer man” is always wanting something that you don’t need, which causes temporary satisfaction and long-term complications. Listen to your “inner man” use that discipline to control the situation. That long-term satisfaction is very rewarding you’ll lose those pounds, pay off that bill, or not waste food.

Southern Steamed Okra

3 lbs. fresh okra

1 cup yellow onion diced

3 tbsp. vegetable oil

2 strips of pork fat back meat

Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Rinse off okra and cut into bite size pieces discarding the end pieces, set aside. Rinse off fat back meat to remove excess salt and dry with paper towels. Put your oil in a large skillet on med heat, once hot place you meat in the pan, and cook for 3-4 minutes till meat browns. Remove meat and place onions and okra in the pan. Slightly turn down your heat and place lid on skillet and let steam stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 30 minutes. Okra will be cooked and tender, add salt and pepper according to your tastes. Enjoy.

1 Timothy 4:8English Standard Version (ESV)

⁸ for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.