An Expert In My Own Mind...

Making a hot breakfast for the kids before school has continued to be a fun experience for me. There have been times of trial and error, but the kids haven't responded by poking their food with their fork and asking 'What is it?'... at least not yet! I am glad to report that homemade hash browns can now be added to my repertoire of breakfast foods to make. I've still got a thing or two to learn about the importance of meal presentation. I grated the potatoes early this morning before I needed to. This resulted in the potatoes turning a dark color that became even darker when I heated them. They tasted fine, but it took some coaxing before my daughter would finally try them. Her initial response upon being served this delicious potato delight was, "It's moldy!" "It's not mold" I said, "It's... just... Oh, just try it... you'll like it." I don't think she ever got over the appearance.
Angela (although she loves it that I'm cooking breakfast) thinks I've turned into a kitchen commando who all of a sudden believes himself to be a cooking expert. Take for instance this morning when she decided to do a little cooking for herself, I kept trying to give her some cooking advice... it wasn't well received. Her response was to turn in my direction with the spatula in one hand, the other hand on her hip and said, "One week of mornings in the kitchen made you an expert has it?" Of all the times in our relationship that we may have miss-communicated to each other, this was not one of them. Without saying a word I slowly turned (not for sure what might happen with that spatula) and walked away.
My devotion this morning included Christ's invitation for the weary and burdened to come to Him for rest and peace. Interestingly enough Jesus says that the rest and peace offered through Him is hidden from the wise and learned of this world. I think it's because we sometimes think we know it all... we're the experts at knowing what we need. Sadly, we don't. We must be as "little children" trusting and relying upon our heavenly Father. It is through the Spirit of Christ that "you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:29).