The Chocolate Chip Cookie

When my children were small, I remember making a deal with God one day. It was the first time I had done such a thing and it was the last. I had 2 small children and was babysitting 2 others in my home to make ends meet. I was determined to be an at home mother as long as possible. It was a typical day. The kids were all playing and I found myself looking around at all the things that I felt needed to be done, all the preperations I needed to make to teach at the Wednesday night Pioneer Girls meeting at church, all the laundry, all the dishes, the meals for the children and supper for my husband....on and on the list in my head went until I found myself crying with the overwhelming sensation of exhaustion. It was at that point that I said to God, if you help me get it together and get everything done each day , I promise I will spend time each day with you in prayer. Here was His reply...You must first spend your time in prayer with me and then I will be certain you accomplish all that needs to be done.

So I will never forget that very first day. It was 26 years ago and still reminds me of God's faithfulness.
I have the type of faith that I believe things happen for a reason. I may not know what it is right away but I know It will be revealed eventually. So I plopped the bible on the dining room table with great anticipation. I decided to let God reveal the days lesson and let the pages open on their own. It turned to Proverbs 31:15 which says, "She gets up while it is still dark: she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls." I had time just before the children came to make a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Everyone seemed so happy to smell the delicious aroma as they descended the stairs and the same with the children and their families that dropped them off  that day. It didn't hurt that a couple of those cookies made it to their hand to take off  to work. Something so simple. The power of God's love and care reflected in a chocolate chip cookie. There is power in asking God what He wants us to do for our children, our spouse, our friends, our community. That day and every day that I took time with God first, I was not only able to get all of the things done that day, but I had extra time!! I had energy, a positive attitude, alot more patience and creativity. I had time to organize playful, learning activities for the children. I think you must be getting a feel for the difference it made.

The next time you bite into a chocolate chip cookie, think about your creator and His love for you. Ask for His guidance and take time with Him each day!

He has given me an opportunity to share my story with you today and chocolate chip cookies with everyone. Who would have guessed? For your free chocolate chip cookie, email me at: sandrabullard11@gmail.com.

Blessings,
Sandra