I have been trying to think of a way to sum up my feelings over the last few weeks. Without going into detail. We have been faced with some interesting decisions and found many challenges along the way. I found this little quote on a friends site and it seemed so fitting for our family right now. I wanted to post this mostly for my Journal.
GOD'S CAKE
Sometimes we wonder, “What did I do to deserve this?” or “Why did God have to do this to me?” Here is a wonderful explanation!A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away. Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, “Absolutely Mom, I love your cake.” “Here, have some cooking oil,” her Mother offers. “Yuck” says her daughter. “How about a couple raw eggs?” “Gross, Mom!” “Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?” “Mom, those are all yucky!” To which the mother replies: “Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!”God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!
I love that story! It made me think of my sister who is going through some serious trials. I'll have to send her to your site to read this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think we have all been at a place like that in our lives when we ask "Why me!"
ReplyDeleteI sent a copy of this to my parents on their mission which is fitting for the experiences they are having. Thanks for sharing it and we love you and pray for you.
hang in there. you'll make it through - some day you will look back and think 'why did I think that was so hard' but until then, just hang in there.
ReplyDeleteI would never know you are having a hard time. How do you keep it hidden so well?
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!! Thanks for sharing that one, Jess. I'm keeping that for future reference. I know what's coming for your family is something grand. Hang in there! :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little story. I'm also going to have to keep that for a future reference!! Hang in there and if I can do anything for you, please let me know!!
ReplyDeleteI would have to dido everyones comments. HaNg iN tHeRe. I am glad that the story helped someone else. Ya just gotta love Moms. Right!
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