“Waffles? Can you put chocolate chips in mine?”
“Ooh, could you crumble up bacon and add it to mine?”
“Mmm…they’d taste great with brown sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on top.”
For some reason, the little people think Hubby and I are here to serve. Well, as parents we are in many ways, just not necessarily the way they’d like. And sometimes they have too many preferences for my taste (no pun intended). Brown Sugar will eat scrambled eggs if she can add an extra dash of salt. Maven likes to cook her own eggs until they’re almost golden brown. Today, I went with the request for chocolate chips, but I left it up to the individuals to make bacon-and-waffle sandwiches or specialized eggs. Sometimes, they just have to eat it my way. (And if you’re also a fan of waffles try the easy recipe I included below from Soul Food: Classic Cuisine from the Deep South.)
Today’s sermon emphasized this point today in “Quit Asking Questions.” Pastor Livingston used The Message Bible to make his message plain and clear:
“I’ve concluded that whatever God does, that’s the way it’s going to be, always. No addition, no subtraction. God’s done and that’s it. That’s so we’ll quit asking questions and simply worship in holy fear.” (Ecclesiastes 3:14)
I’ve been asking God “When, Lord?” “How, Lord?” “Why, Lord?” There hasn’t been much praise, thanksgiving, and patience during this season of testing in my life. While I know I must endure trials, I want to do it my way and on my timetable. But really, trust and faith don’t work that way. I just need to work in the wait and know that God’s got it. Fretting won’t rush God. Complaining won’t change His mind. Praying isn’t about changing His plan but about seeking His peace to trust it. I should be grateful for my plate of waffles and eat up, without question.
And I should do it without delay, just like the Lone Ranger gobbled up her chocolate chip waffles after Sunday School when Hubby related the story of the boy who cried wolf to Mark 13:33. The scripture advises,
“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is.”
We discussed the urgency of now. There’s no time to play around, distracted by the cares of the world, questioning His purpose and His truth. We don’t know when Jesus is returning, only that He will…without question. I pray that you will trust in His provision and enjoy the taste of His Word.
Blessings on your meal!
3 large eggs, separated
1/3 c melted butter
1 ½ c milk, room temperature
2 T sugar
2 c all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 t salt
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Whisk melted butter, egg yolks, and milk. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet until blended. Finally, fold the whites into the batter. Now stir until all the ingredients are incorporated. Cook, according to the directions on your waffle iron.
