I love cake …
No.
I. Love. Cake.
Cake AND frosting!
Ask my sister!
In my devo time the other day, (from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young — thank you, sister!) I read “I will get you safely through this day and all your days. But you can find Me only in the present. Each day is a precious gift from My Father. How ridiculous to grasp for future gifts when today's is set before you!”
Back to the cake.
When I know a birthday or wedding (anyone's) is coming up, I dream of the cake. My favorite is white cake with white buttercream frosting. I know, it might sound boring to you chocolate freaks out there, but this is my blog. ;^D
The day arrives, or rather, the cake arrives and I hover, I savor, I ask (politely) what kind it is. I even wait my turn, unless it's my birthday!
The first bite is wonnnnderful. I lick the fork of all frosting.
Then the second bite: I carefully measure with the fork and cut, hoping to make it last. Mmmmmm. Repeat the licking fork procedure.
You get the picture.
If it's my birthday, I jealously share the cake with my family. Then rush the rest home.
Each day, I ration it out — to me. I don't have to share now. Gotta make it last.
But when I get to the last few pieces, the frosting has hardened. The cake dried out. Or worse, become tangy, rancid, sour.
Now back to the devo. Why do I worry about saving the cake? Do I think that my Father in heaven will not provide another birthday? Another cake? Mercy no!
Why am I worried about tomorrow (Matt. 6:34)? For tomorrow has worries of its own.
If I am worrying about tomorrow, I may miss today. Today's cake. Today's blessing. Today's provision. Today's answers. Today's miracles.
Today's Presence.
Ahhh. Another bite, er, moment.
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