Cherry Blowpops Unwrapped

My daughter and I have lots in common. One is that we both love cherry blowpops. She loves the fact that she gets a two-for-one deal. Sucker and gum all in one. We will often go to the store and get a couple on my day off when she plays hooky from day care. However she needs help getting the wrapper off because between her little fingers and her short patience she has a little trouble. So after a couple minutes of wrestling with the wrapper and bending the stick up, she swallows her pride and asks me for help. It was in this situation that God spoke to me about several things.

I had a pastor friend who is involved in a real estate deal tell me the other day that he was sketching building plans out on a piece of paper. He was mapping out his vision for a cluster of buildings when he realized that he didnt have the money or resources to accomplish the vision, even though he has been working on this plan for years. So he put the paper down on his truck seat and prayed to God. "God I dont know how this is going to happen, I dont have the money to pay for it, but I know you can do it." Immediatley the phone rang and the plans that he had a hard time figuring out seem to be on the way to completion through this phone call.

In both situations there was a Father figure who gave something of great joy and importance to each person. I gave my daughter a blowpop, and God gave this pastor a vision. Both had trouble handling it on their own, both to the point of fustration. However, when my daughter gave the blowpop back to me, she was able to enjoy what I had to give her. When the pastor realized that the vision could only be accomplished by leaning on the outstreched hands of God, things seem to start to fall into place. If you are struggling with something in your life that seems to be out of control, or over your head, ask God for assistance. Remember, he is the one who gave you that blowpop in the first place. Dont get so fustrated that you compromise what you really want for something that is easier to do or to handle.

Just a few thoughts for the journey

Whip........