My little brother has a passion for cooking and, unfortunately for my wife, that passion is not shared by all of his brothers. My little bro particularly likes to make pastries and cookies. He takes his cookies very seriously and he makes some of the best I’ve ever tasted. Which makes this even more funny: he once made “oatmeal raisin cookies” but forgot to add the oatmeal. Our family and friends back in Kansas City will never let him live that down.
Kind of reminds me of fasting. When we fast, we give up personal comfort and desire and fill that void with more of God. The thing that we can often do is, give up something and forget to add God into the recipe. He’s the reason we fast…so we can trust Him more, desire Him more, crave Him more. Fasting without adding more of God is like making oatmeal raisin cookies and forgetting the oatmeal.
Remember to take some extra time with God and please share what He’s showing you here.
a husband, dad, and follower of Jesus who is passionate about teaching and leading well. i love the church, urban culture and espresso. downtown phoenix arizona is my ‘hood. 
Great post, great story.
thanks AD. I laugh everytime I remember this story and cry everytime I fast without adding God into the mix.