Pancakes

We like pancakes around our house. It's not that we have them that often, but when we do, we really enjoy them. Whether you use the pancake batter mix or you make the mix from scratch, pancakes are good. However, they can be messy.

The last time we had pancakes, I made them from scratch, and it was messy. First, I had to sift the flour, which made a mess. Then, I had to add other ingredients, including eggs, which made a mess. Then, you had to mix it all together, which, if you mix too aggressively, can make a mess. But, once they come out of the pan, golden brown and ready for butter and syrup, it is worth the effort.

Today's word is 1 Peter 4:8, NIV, which reads, "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins."

If you get all hung up on the effort of making pancakes from scratch, you will probably not make them very often. As a matter of fact, you'll probably just buy the prepackaged ones that you microwave, which are decent when you're in a hurry but aren't like the real thing coming out of the pan. Yet, even the prepackaged ones are palatable with enough syrup. It seems that pancake syrup, like love, can cover most anything.

If we will love each other deeply, the way GOD intends us to, the way that He loves each of us, we will find that folks make mistakes but we still love them. Much like pancake syrup, once you pour love all over, you can't help but see the goodness in others. Love each other deeply, and go eat some pancakes.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T