Wednesday Wisdom and Whisked Reflections

It’s confession time, and of course it’s about being in the kitchen and the lessons I have learned from the Lord. Sometimes, I think my faith is a lot like a cookie—strange, I know, but there’s a kernel of truth in it. My journey began 25 years ago with a series of dreams that left a lasting impression and changed my life. In one of the  dreams, I saw a cookie and heard a stern yet empathetic voice tell me, “Whatever you do in life, do not forget to make this cookie.”

Now, you already know I can’t cook. And I can barely manage to produce anything edible when I’m given a recipe.  So, you can imagine my shock when I was instructed by the Lord to bake a cookie. I asked the Lord if he would be providing a recipe for the cookie, but He reiterated, “Whatever you do, do not forget to bake this cookie” I woke up in a panic because I lacked ALL the skills to create a cookie without any guidance. I quickly sketched the cookie from my dream, which had three distinct parts: a large beige base, a chocolate center, and a sprinkle of nuts on top.

Determined to recreate this cookie design, I embarked on a week-long quest for recipes. It took me two full weeks to gather the courage to even attempt the bake. The fear of failure was overwhelming—though, looking back, I laugh because I was likely destined to fail. On the day I finally decided to start baking, I had a revelation: God already knew how these cookies would turn out. If He was asking someone who couldn’t cook to bake, He surely understood what the results would be. And yep just as I had predicted, they turned out terrible! Many cookies stuck to the sheet, crumbled, or burnt to a crisp. It was a hot mess, and I had to toss dozens of inedible cookies. But at least I had tried. God wasn't looking for me to make the perfect cookie He was looking to see if I would be obedient.

Day after day, I returned to the kitchen, experimenting with different recipes and tweaking ingredients, all while praying for guidance. I needed God to be part of this process, since I was pretty much clueless. After weeks of perseverance, I finally produced a cookie that was not only edible but also resembled the one in my mind. I felt triumphant! I had done it! Sort-of .

As I gazed at my first tray of cookies that came out of the oven , I prayed and asked the Lord what I should name it. The still, quiet whisper returned with a single word: “Faith.”

While surveying the counter, I noticed leftover batter from the chocolate part of the cookie. I again, sought the Lord and asked "what should I do with this extra batter?” The Lord responded, “Make another cookie and call it Abundance, for out of Faith comes the Abundance.”

I smiled, realizing how profound this revelation was. I would hold this message in my heart always: out of faith comes abundance. Year after year, as I waited, I continued to refine the recipe, and every time I baked, there was always an abundance left over.

Through this journey, of baking the faith cookie, I learned that faith, requires perseverance, trust, and a willingness to embrace the process—even when the results aren’t perfect. God is not looking for our perfection He desires our hearts. Just like a cookie, faith can take time to develop, but with dedication and divine guidance, it leads to wonderful abundance in our lives.

So, as you step into your own faith journey, don’t worry about perfection. Focus on obedience, and trust that God will bless the process. Keep baking, keep believing, and watch how God transforms the simplest acts of faith into sweet, unexpected blessings.

In faith and friendship,

Maria

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Be Blessed today!

Maria