That'll do the trick

Breakfast at the Rienecker household can often be defined as "unpredictable routine".

Caleb, 2 begins the day with the term "geetgix" meaning wheatbix and when asked about breakfast Marnie, 4 usually replies "I don't know" and often ends up with cereal or an egg on toast. Juice is always part of the menu for both of them.

A couple of days I asked Marnie what she would like and she gave me her standard reply. I then said "how does an egg on toast sound"? to which she promptly and enthusiastically replied "yeah that'll do the trick".

"That'll do the trick" to me means yeah that works for me, I'm happy with that. As far as breakfast goes we are talking about physical sustenance. They say eggs have good 'saiety' (I hope that's how it's spelt) which means they make you feel fuller for longer.

But what about spiritual or relational sustenance? What about purpose and meaning in life? What about security and significance? What about experiencing the sense that we are making a difference in the world? What makes us feel truly fulfilled?

How long do the things of this world make us feel "fuller" for? Can material gain, success or the acolades of others really do the trick?

Jesus said "I have come that you may have life to the full" John 10:10. How can we experience the deep sustenance that never fades? How can we experience real fulfillment? By trusting in Jesus and the promise that he made.

Now that'll do the trick.

Three powerful words

When was the last time you told that special person you love them? It sure is a great thing to feel loved by someone I'm sure you'd agree. But sometimes the reality of being and feeling loved can be quite different. I know my wife loves me without question but the fact that she reminds me consistently gives me great confidence flowing from that special 'sense' of being loved. We all communicate and experience love in different ways but being reminded verbally of how much we are loved is a real blessing. When we then do things to back up these words the lining of love in the fabric of our relationships just gets stronger and stronger. So go on, tell em you love em. And let that confirmation of committment bind you deeper into the true meaning of love as measured at the cross in our Saviour Jesus Christ who gave his all to give us a glimpse of what real love is all about. Blessings A.