“If more of us valued food, a steaming cup of tea and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” -J.R.R. Tolkien
The quote brought back memories of sitting in the restaurant with a particular friend. We would peruse the menu, discussing options, as we each ordered our food. Once the food arrived, while we each looked appreciatively at our own plates, her eyes just couldn’t help themselves. They roamed the table until she finally settled on one and said,
“That looks so interesting.”
“What did you order?”
“I would never have ordered that unless I knew what how it tasted first.”
And we all knew what was coming next ….
“May I take a taste?”
It was a scene which had been played out numerous times before, maybe even every time we were together. None of us minded but rather, it brought laughter as we all knew, she just could not resist.
As I reminisced about my friend, I remembered a few others who also just needed “a taste”.
Join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE as we will look at the way the first taste can make all the difference.
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Joanne, love this. Such an important reminder on discernment for first tastes! Read over at Woman Ministries. Your friend from Inspire Me Monday, Deborah
I like how you worded it >> “discernment for first tastes.” That is exactly what we need! I browsed your lovely site. It was nice to “meet” you!
I love the quote and Scripture together – tasting of the truly good things in life leads to contentment and satisfaction. We need to be discerning in what we taste!
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One things leads to the next. So true! Contentment and satisfaction will come only as we taste of the good things the Father places before us each day.