And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.
Colossians 2: 6-8 NLT
I read an article that said the following: ” In the south, eating black eyed peas or Hoppin’ John is thought to bring prosperity to the new year-the peas stand for coins, cabbage or greens are for paper money and cornbread is gold.” This article stated many people gathered at the dinner table to eat the country meal for New Years which consists of pork chop, collards, and black eyed peas.
I have been in the South all of my life and I have not one time fixed the “traditional Southern New Years meal, but I am glad this morning that God has granted me health, wealth, and happiness.
So now if I can draw your attention to the Book of Colossians chapter 2. Please read it in its entirety and then click this link for a few words of encouragement for the 2nd day of January 2020.
If the spirit so moves you, I encourage you to post a comment below and spread the Word.
My grandmother always had this meal at new years and at that time I didn’t eat peas (and still don’t) nor collard greens. I haven’t always cleaned up the house and washed all the clothes prior to the new year coming in either. However, I do know I am blessed (not lucky) as a result of acknowledging Him first, keeping Him in my heart, fearing Him, and always seeking Him for guidance in the good and bad from year to year. The dirty laundry is the same year after year (actually it increases because we like clothes) and my style of cleaning changes with daily/weekly life events (just living) from one day to the next; meaning I get to it when I get to it and sometimes that’s right before someone visits 🙂 The tradition is one that others still follow and I think they just feel accomplished with their home spic and span and a hearty meal prepared to start the New Year…..just my thoughts
Hi Carla,
Happy New Year!!! 2020 is going to be a great year! Thank you for your thoughts. Its funny because although I didn’t follow the southern tradition, I too like my house to be spic and span but at this current moment dirty clothes basket is overflowing and I have not finished my house cleaning but God is still good lol. Hope all is well with you and your family. I will let you know next year if I get around to the collards, black eyed peas and pork chop. I definitely want the house cleaned so will do better to have it done daily and not just when Ms. Willia is coming over LOL! Have a great day and be blessed!
Whitnee, I love your posts and definitely relate.
Ever since I heard that it’s bad luck to leave Christmas decorations up after the new year, I’ve felt inclined to hurry and get them down before
January 1! Silly I know. But thankfully Christ is over every power and authority!! And I did have pork chops, black eyed peas, collards, and cornbread!😏
LOL…we all have our little sayings and it is funny because I heard the same thing about Christmas decorations. Last year we were lazy and didn’t put any up, hopefully I will be motivated this year and make sure they are down before the New Year. You know in some communities with certain HOA’s you will get fined if they are still up after a certain…so maybe it isn’t so silly after all. 🙂