A Promise in a Loaf of Bread

compliments of The Feathered Nest

It was my birthday, and the day God provided for me in a mighty way. My daughter was 4 years old at the time, and I was struggling as a single parent. I remember specifically wanting to make shredded wheat bread. My senses took over and I could almost taste and smell it. Reaching for my go-to cookbook, I found the recipe. I was ready!  There was just one problem. I didn't have all the ingredients. Going to the store was not an option.  I didn't have funds to make the purchases and I didn't think the store clerk would give me the items based on the fact it was my birthday.

In despair, I sat down at the table and started crying.  Not because I didn't have the ingredients for shredded wheat bread.  I was crying because I felt very alone and I was tired of life being incredibly hard.

A knock at my door snapped me out of my pity party.  It was my neighbor Maryanne, who knew it was my birthday and had a gift for me.  She asked if I liked shredded wheat bread as she handed me a loaf of warm bread she had just baked for my birthday.  True story!

I believe that God allowed the events of that morning to unfold this way, so I’d know without a shadow of a doubt who the source of the provision was from. God was speaking to me, and used my neighbor to accomplish His task.  I realized at that moment I was not alone, not abandoned, and not in despair.   He was right there with me.  My daughter and I were going to be okay.

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Deuteronomy 31:8

Update:  You can find the recipe for Shredded Wheat Bread here:
Shredded Wheat Bread Recipe


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