Saturday morning there was an aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls in my kitchen. I think its the best way to start a weekend. The smell heightens the senses and awakens hunger… After a long night’s fast, it is delightful to have such a tasty morsel to eat.
Friday night I prepared for the morning by mixing up the dough, letting rise and putting it in the fridge to chill. When the time arrived, I was able to roll out my dough and make cinnamon rolls. Then the hard part : waiting. The rolls have to sit in the pan to rise before baking. I looked around my kitchen to find something to help me pass the time.
And there it was, my small, hand-held Bible. I opened it to the book of Psalms and sipped my cup while reading. My spirit rose in me, greeting the very morning that my Savior had ordained, and my soul found contentment. I had forgotten how lovely and fulfilling it is to dwell on Him as the sun is rising.
I popped the rolls into the oven and thought about my normal morning routine. Lately my day begins twisting and turning even before the sun beams through my kitchen window. So, I read in the evening, or meditate in the night. But, just like a hearty and delicious breakfast is wonderful and comforting after a night without food, my heart and soul are satisfied in the morning by the Words He offers. A day that begins without His nourishment rushing through my veins, is like planning a full day of physical activities with only a few crumbs of dry toast. I shouldn’t do it…
Sweet smells of cinnamon rolls began to mingle with beautiful thoughts from God’s word:
8 Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For in You do I trust;
Cause me to know the way in which I should walk,
For I lift up my soul to You.
And it is not that I don’t intend to read or pray in the evenings, or meditate on Him at lunchtime. No, the point is not a legalistic one. It is simply this : I was amazed at how my day filled with hope and joy from the moment that I began to spend my thoughts on Him. Strength was rising from his promises and I found courage!
Thank you Heavenly Father for such wonderful provision, available each and every morning. Truly, I am grateful for the most lovely of breakfasts! amen.
amen.
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