It's Already Done...It's for Keeps

Oh, taste and see...

No, I'm not talking about food...for those who have opened themselves up to God's will during the Daniel  Fast, I'm sure you have found that what God is doing is far better than any pizza, coffee, hot chocolate or tv (the former 3 are my joys). 

At our church, many people have completed their fast - 14 days. But several of us have joined our leader to continue on for another week. For me it's almost a period of saying, "God, this is my thank you moment for the work that you have done in me and the things I shall see manifested in my life in 2012. So now I'm just being prepared for the rest". 

This is the year that saying what we believe will be measured by the actions that precede our words. So people will be left happily talking to themselves, while others will proceed in obedience and faith. So if you want to see what God has already for you in 2012, you have to start moving according to the Word He has already given you. And in the meantime, less talk and more thanksgiving will help sustain you until you see the manifestation. 

Much love,

Pastor Mel

On to the Food...This One is A 

Sweet Potato Steak Taco (These will make you say, "OMG")

Ingredients

   1 large sweet potato, unpeeled

      Sea salt (Kosher will do too)

   1 half lime

      cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)

 1/4 cup olive oil

 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

       corn tortillas 

Place sweet potato in a pot of water and boil until fork-tender; let cool. Slice sweet potato into 1/4' steaks. Mix salt, cayenne, cilantro, oil and lime juice in a bowl.  Preheat a grill to medium or place a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Brush the potato steaks with the oil and season mixture. Grill until golden brown on  side and cook other side, brushing the cooked side with oil and season mixture again. Transfer to a cutting board, brushing oil mixture on top, and slice potato into strips. Briefly, grill each side of tortilla.  Line tortillas with fresh guacamole and place 2 -3 strips on tortilla. Top with favorite garnish. I made sesame ginger coleslaw and used in place of the usual lettuce and tomatoes. It was nice fusion of tex-mex and asian flavors. The Sweet Potato steak would also make for a nice toping on a mexican salad.