It’s a bit late in the evening. Today was a hectic day, and things didn’t quite go as planned. A late dinner awaits me. As it cooks, the smell of smoked bacon, garlic, onion, and a load of spices fills the house. While the pot of beans cook I decided to make use of the time by going through some folders filled with photos.
I noticed that many of the pictures had my children helping out. Something kids love to do before they hit the teenage years. Even though I have not been eating better and cooking healthier for long, it has paid benefits beyond how I look or feel.
Just about every time I walk into the kitchen the kids run in behind me asking “Daddy can I help?” The answer is almost always yes. Knowing that I am passing on healthy habits while I spend time with my family is somehow very satisfying. Much more satisfying than the bowl of beans will be in just a few short moments.
(NKJV) Ecc. 6:7 All the labor of man [is] for his mouth, And yet the soul is not satisfied.
Changing your lifestyle is about more than what and how much you eat. It’s about focusing your life on those things that are important. God. Family. Contentment.
Everything else is chasing the wind.
This article was first published on November 3, 2014 and was recovered using AI and web.archive.org.