I’ll be honest, waiting is probably one of the hardest things for me to do. We wait for everything. However, does anybody like to wait? One thing I have learned in the waiting, getting frustrated will not get God to hurry!
God knows what he’s doing…
Sometimes God promises us something but it seems like it will never happen. So many people in the Bible felt the same way. For example, Abraham was told he would have a son but it took 25 years for God to fulfill his promise. Getting frustrated will not get God to hurry!
God is never in a hurry…
So while you wait, don’t get frustrated, be satisfied, keep on moving forward, and remember “Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!” Hebrews 13:5
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I remember the time I first tried this cake. My grandma loved trying new recipes as I do. This cake recipe was not like any other that I had tasted because it had a layer of marshmallows and a layer of chocolate icing that tasted just like fudge. These layers make this cake very moist. One of my most favorite candies at Christmas is fudge. Believe me when I say this is the best chocolate cake recipe you will ever make! Your kids will love it!
Marshmallows make this the best chocolate cake…
Marshmallows have no nutritional value, however, they are cholesterol-free, fat-free, and low sodium. Also, marshmallows are a loved snack that can be enjoyed in hot cocoa which is the best during this time of year. I keep marshmallows in my pantry as a staple. You might even say this cake has all of the tastes of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows and chocolate sprinkles.
Can we talk about chocolate…
There are health benefits of dark chocolate such as a powerful source of antioxidants, lower blood pressure, reduce heart disease, and improve brain function. Who doesn’t love chocolate? However, this recipe it does not include dark chocolate, however, you can certainly tweak the recipe to make it healthier. I won’t tell if you won’t!
Grandma’s Mississippi Mud Cake
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 sticks butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix sugar and flour; add all of the other ingredients. Bake for 30 minutes. Start to make the icing about 5 minutes before the cake comes from the oven start mixing the icing to pour over the hot cake.
Icing
- small box powdered sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 6 T. milk
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 10.5 mini marshmallows
- 1 cup nuts
Put all of the ingredients except for the nuts and marshmallows in a saucepot. Bring to a boil. Sprinkle the marshmallows over the hot cake. Lastly, pour the icing over the marshmallows and sprinkle the cups of nuts on the icing.
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There is so much going on in the world that keeps us upset. The Devil certainly knows how to push our buttons. I catch myself starting to worry about things even though I know it doesn’t do me any good. Worry is a total waste of my time. The definition of worry includes giving way to anxiety and allowing one’s mind to dwell on difficulty and troubles. When we worry we are giving in to fear. I pray that you will focus on peace instead of worry!
The Bible says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Wow, I love this Scripture because when we focus on prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving we will receive the peace of God. If God tells us not to worry, that means we can do something about our worry. We can decide to focus on something other than our worries. Such as focusing on peace.
As we near Christmas, I think God wants us to focus more on the peace that only He can give. The angels proclaimed, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” Luke 2:14.
Let this year be more about a focus on peace instead of worry. I am learning to take one day at a time. Please come back to check out my blog at kamzinsser.com.
