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A little boy was feeling overwhelmed by all that was going wrong in his life—school challenges, family problems, and even health issues. He shared his frustrations with his Grandma, who was quietly baking a cake. Sensing his distress, she asked, “Would you like a snack?” Of course, the boy eagerly agreed.
“Here, have some cooking oil,” Grandma offered. The boy made a face. “Yuck!”
“How about a couple of raw eggs?” she asked next.
“Gross, Grandma!” he replied.
“Well then, would you like some flour or baking soda?”
“Grandma, those are all yucky!”
Grandma smiled and replied, “Yes, all those things seem bad by themselves. But when they’re mixed together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake! Life works in the same way. Sometimes we go through tough, ‘yucky’ times, and it’s hard to see how they’re good for us. But just like those ingredients, when God puts them together in His way, they create something wonderful. You just have to trust Him and His process.”
Grandma’s wisdom echoes a powerful truth. Just as a cake needs every ingredient to become something delicious, our lives are shaped by both good and challenging experiences. The hard times may not make sense when we’re in the middle of them, but they are essential parts of a greater plan. God, who is “crazy about you,” sends reminders of His love every day—like flowers in spring and the sunrise each morning. He chooses to live in our hearts and always listens when we need to talk.
So next time life feels overwhelming, remember: life, like a cake, is made up of different parts. Some may not be sweet on their own, but together, they create something beautiful.
As Romans 8:28 reminds us, “We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who have been called according to His purpose.”
Trust in the process—because life is truly a piece of cake when you believe that everything is working together for something good.
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