Joy of Praying Friends

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A sweet friend sent this to me today and I thought I would pass it along.

What joy in knowing that a friend is praying for you

 

ESTHER 4:13

"Be still for a while and praise God for His favor, His grace and His awesomeness. God is able to do the impossible and is always near. He loves us unconditionally."

Dear God, This is my friend whom I love and this is my prayer for her. Help her live her life to the fullest. Please cause her to excel above her expectations. Help her to shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love. Protect her at all times, lift her up when she needs You the most, and let her know when she walks with You, she will be safe.

Amen!

The Joy of New Recipes w/ Bacon

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs marinated in sweet ginger garlic soy (based on a recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin in the Crockin' for the Holidays by The Crockin' Girls)

INGREDIENTS
1 package chicken thighs
1 package bacon

Marinade
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup white sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 onion chopped
1 tsp white vinegar
2 tsp ginger, ground

DIRECTIONS
Wrap chicken thighs in bacon, covering completely.
Mix marinade
Place meat in 9x13 baking dish, cover with marinade.
Cover pan with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate at least 3-4 hours (or overnight).
Prior to cooking:
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Lightly coat 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray
Transfer wrapped chicken to 8x8 baking dish and spoon some marinade over each thigh.
Bake for 35 min.