"Three-Cookie Day"

I love this devotional thought which was written by Max Lucado.

Last night during family devotions,
I called my daughters to the table
and set a plate in front of each.
In the center of the table I placed
a collection of food:
some fruit, some raw vegetables,
and some Oreo cookies.

"Every day," I explained,
"God prepares for us a plate of experiences.

What kind of plate do you most enjoy?"

The answer was easy.
Sara put three cookies on her plate.

Some days are like that, aren't they?
Some days are "three-cookie days."
Many are not.
Sometimes our plate has nothing but vegetables -
twenty-four hours of celery, carrots, and squash.

Apparently God knows we need some strength,
and though the portion may be hard to swallow,
isn't it for our own good?

Most days, however, have a bit of it all.
Vegetables, which are healthy but dull.
Fruit, which tastes better and we enjoy.
And even an Oreo,
which does little for our nutrition,
but a lot for our attitude....

The next time your plate has more
broccoli than apple pie,
remember who prepared the meal...

~Mac Lucado