Turkeys and the Word of God. That’s what this post is about. What does cooking a Thanksgiving Turkey and reading Scripture have in common, you may ask? Great question. Read on.
I read somewhere about a month ago about using a cookbook holder to hold your open Bible on the kitchen counter during the day. I don’t know about you, but I am in the kitchen more than any room in the house, on any given day. So, I knew immediately that this would be a winner idea.
I found a “decorative easel” at Target (part of the wonderful Hearth & Hand collection at Target) for under $10. And it’s been a blessing to me. Whatever passage I read in the morning, I leave my Bible open to that the rest of the day. So, when I’m readying lunch, or doing dishes, just one quick look at the verses I read anchors me back in the Word of God and HIS voice.
I want to keep this fresh, because after a while, I’m sure I’ll get used to seeing it there and not notice, so each week, want to move it to a different spot in the kitchen. Near the sink, near the stove (not too near, of course) Keeping it fresh is important! It’s easy for me to go on autopilot mode. (Anyone else?)
About the turkey, now. Many years ago, Diane Comer, an amazing, intentional woman of God and a mentor of mine once talked being intentional to “marinate” our kids in Scripture, as we marinate and baste a Thanksgiving Turkey in the delectable juices that develop while cooking (since we’re on the subject, The Pioneer Woman’s Thanksgiving Turkey recipe is absolutely the best. You’re welcome) . Okay, back to marinating in Scripture. If I want Scripture to be a priority in my kids’ lives, it must first be in mine as a parent. And what common ingredient do basting and marinating have?
TIME. Lots of it. It’s repetition. It’s intentionality. It’s faithfulness.
In our microwave-mentality world today, things that demand time are hard-fought. Its easier to just buy a turkey ready at the store, and it heat up, even in the microwave! But everyone knows that that turkey’s flavor won’t hold a candle to the turkey that has been carefully marinated, dressed and basted.
I don’t know about you, but it’s easy for me to marinate in other things: worry, social media, etc. I want to fight hard to marinate in Scripture — the truth — and this easel idea has been a great “tool” to help me do so.
Just some thoughts for our Monday morning/afternoon. What are some ways you marinate in Scripture throughout your day? I’d love to hear more ideas (and I’m sure others would love to hear, too!)