Bread Basket

As you travel outside of the United States, you realize that most of the world's diet depends heavily on bread.  The whole anti-carb craze has not hit here like in the States.  And, I also appreciate Jesus' words in Matthew more.  Matthew 4:4  "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."  and in Matthew 6:11, "Give us today our daily bread".  The first reference is when Jesus is being tempted in the desert.  He had been fasting for 40 days and 40 nights.  The second is where He teaches us to pray.

In the US there are many things that I just do.  I feel empowered in my own regard and am comfortable with my surroundings and have common language abilities.  Often it is hard to rely on God.  My head knows that my abilities, oportunities and everything comes from God, but when I get caught up in the busyness of the day it is sometimes easy to take God forgranted.

While in Ukraine, it is much easier for me to rely on God because I am not as used to or comfortable with everyday things and curcumstances.  I depend on Him for safety and health.  I rely on His provision through people's support.  I know that I cannot make it here without Him.  Every day I am conscious of my need for Spiritual daily bread.

So, a few weeks ago I was reading a random blog that I clicked on through another friend's link and I read about their bread basket.  It took me a few minutes to catch on that it was where they stored all of their families bibles, journals and devotional materials.  What a fabulous idea!!  This inspired me on Wednesday to buy 2 identical bread baskets.  One for bread made with flour and water that sits on the kitchen counter and one for my Bibles, journal and a couple of devotional books that I am reading that is in the living room.  One of the first steps in making our new apartment my home!