Sweet Potato Waffles and Truth

We have been trying to eat healthier the last few months.  These habits ebb and flow around here.  I stand making sweet potato waffles.  Earlier this morning I was reading Kelly Minter’s book, In the Fitting Room.  Grappling with the truth ebbs and flows.  I dip batter onto the heated waffle iron and text a friend while waiting.

“Why does it seem I reject these concepts?  That I cannot see who I am in Christ – chosen, holy, dearly loved.  My heart betrays the truth.  I feel like Judas kissing Jesus on the cheek – I can’t believe he can do all he claims and am overwhelmed by the depth of my unbelief.”

Kelly’s book is based on Colossians 3:9-12.  From June 2010 to December 2010 weekly I posted Scriptures from the book of Colossians.  January 2011 I attempt Ann’s challenge to memorize Colossians (I fail).   I am drawn back to the book of Colossians through Kelly’s book. 

Maybe it is just so my heart can grasp this Truth…
I am chosen ~ holy ~ dearly loved

Past rejections, sins, unanswered prayers, hurts, disappointments play across the screen of my heart.  My emotions get in the way.  When confronted with my own wretchedness it is difficult to hold on the the truth.  That could be a good thing.

I slowly eat the waffle.  The taste and texture are slightly different than the regular waffles I make.  I lay down, crucify, how life feels.  With open hands and heart I receive truth.  The one who rose from the dead bends down and speaks the truth to my heart.

I am chosen ~ holy ~ dearly loved

This waffle is sweeter than our regular ones.  Adding just a bit of honey the sweetness satisfies.  I swallow the truth’s loving words from Colossians letting them fill my heart.

I am chosen ~ holy ~ dearly loved