Thoughts From My Kitchen ~ The Crooked Spoon

I used this measuring spoon the other day and didn't notice anything unusual.  It functioned, or at least it functioned well enough that I didn't see what was wrong with it.  When I washed it, I noticed a problem.  I held it out in front of me for a good look.  It was crooked.

Obviously I neglected it and set it too close to dangerous flames on the stove for it to change shape like that.  Looking at that crooked spoon got me thinking (I know - a dangerous thing - LOL!).  The spoon was crooked, tilted, askew, slightly off.  What about me and my priorities?  Was I crooked, tilted, askew, slightly off?

How many times do we think we are doing a fairly good job of functioning as children of God, wives, mothers, and friends, but our priorities have gone slightly askew?  I might think I'm doing alright because I function well enough not to notice anything wrong.  But if I stand back and take a good look, I just might see that I'm leaning a little one way or the other.  

What can I learn from the crooked spoon?

The spoon is crooked, not perfect, but I will use it anyway.
I am crooked, not perfect, but the Lord will use me anyway.

If I try to fix the spoon without asking for help, I will just mess it up further.
If I try to "fix" my priorities in life without asking for God's help, I will just mess them up further.

Only through applying heat can the spoon be straightened out.
When God applies a little "heat" to my life, He helps me straighten out my priorities.

And...I think the Lord is pleased when I wash the dishes even though I do NOT like washing them!  :)

Just some thoughts from my kitchen...

Any wisdom from your kitchen?

Have a fantastic Monday!