The Burnt Biscuits
When I was a kid, my mom would prepare special breakfast every now and then. And I remember one
night in particular, after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a
plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see
if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my
day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him
smear butter and jelly on that biscuit and eat every bite!
When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for
burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: Honey, I love burned biscuits.
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits
burned.
He wrapped me in his arms and said, Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real
tired. And besides - a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone! You know, life is full of imperfect
things.....and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and
anniversaries just like everyone else.
What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each others faults - and choosing to
celebrate each others differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy,
growing, and lasting relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly
parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who will
be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker!
We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is the base of any relationship,
be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship!
Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket - keep it in your own.
God Bless You..... now, and always....
So Please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just fine.!.!.!.!
And PLEASE pass this along to someone who has enriched your life... I just did!
