Cooking for One

About three years ago or so, I moved into my own tiny but fabulous apartment in my hometown. I was thrilled to finally have a place of my own. As I settled in and welcomed independence with open arms, there was one hurtle I had not anticipated: cooking for one. You see, I grew up in a family of five.  My mom taught me everything she knows about cooking, and she's a very good cook but we rarely had more than a portion or two as leftovers.

For years I had been cooking meals for the family, never realizing portions would be different when I lived alone so I threw myself into cooking with the energy of ignorance. The first meal I made in my little apartment was great... for the first couple days. By day 4 or 5 of the same thing for lunch or dinner, I was beyond sick of it! If I saw another spaghetti noodle or spoon of meat sauce, I would hurl it at some unsuspecting victim. It's taken me several years, but I have finally started to figure out how much to buy and make. My freezer has become by new best friend!!! :)

As I was making dinner this week, I was remembering that disastrous "first meal." It occurred to me that sharing a meal with family or friends is very similar to Bible study and fellowship. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,  not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." (ESV) Neglecting to fellowship with other believers makes life much harder than it has to be.  Like trying to cook for only one person, good things like Bible study or going to church can become monotonous or even boring if you don't have someone to share it with. I'm still cooking for one but have learned, if I have extra, to share it with a neighbor or friend. That way, I'm not the only one who gets the blessing. Don't let someone sit alone in church or miss joining you at Bible study. Fellowship makes the Christian walk fun! 

That's it for now. Love ya!