Peanut Butter and Honey

Peanut Butter and Honey

 sounds sticky huh? Well trust me it is. I know this because this is one of my two son’s favorite snacks! apply this mixture to anything and they’ll eat it!

Soooo, How ’bout we apply it to our relationships. I know again it sounds sticky and even a little kinky depending on where you’re at in your own head right now. Here’s where I’m at, some of the things we enjoy the most can be quite messy. Relationships are that way. If your anything like me, the relationships you have built in your life are the things you enjoy most but boy does that marriage, parenting or friendship get messy at times, in fact if we’re honest we wish we could just “wash our hands” of the whole thing some days! But on the flip side they can also be the most satisfying experiences of our lives.

I think about the times I allow the boys to “make their own” snack I set the peanut butter, jar of honey, bread or sometimes crackers, and little plastic (monkey shaped) knives on the table and watch them go to town. As they giggle and compare who’s is the best (and by this they mean gooiest) I stand by with wet towel and swifer in hand. After the last glob of peanut butter has been smeared and honey has been dripped, the look of satisfaction on their faces is priceless. It makes me smile to see their peanutbuttery, honey sweet smiles.

Recipe:

PB & H sandwich

Ingredients:

• 2 slices bread (we use whole grain bread, but feel free to substitute what you like)
• Generous heaps of peanut butter
• Healthy drizzle of honey

Preparation: spread peanut butter on one side of both pieces of bread, make sure to cover the bread (that’s the way the boys like it). Then take honey and drizzle on both sides of bread cover to taste.(David likes it on both sides, while Jacob only likes honey on one side so clearly it’s up to you!) Smash both pieces of bread together so hard you leave your hand print. Enjoy!

This recipe courtesy of David and Jacob

Is there a point? other than this mom sharing a story and snack recipe? I’m glad you asked. YES. The point is this; relationships require essential ingredients to make them satisfying. Like the peanut butter and honey that makes a very satisfying, literally “stick to the tummy”, snack. There are certain “stick to your heart” ingredients in relationships.

Recipe

Healthy Relationship

Ingredients:

• Honesty-This ingredient is essential and absolutely can not be substituted with half-truths, or holding back a portion. Must add total honesty to recipe.
• forgiveness-You may need liberal portions of this depending on who you are preparing recipe for i.e. spouse, child, friend, boss etc.
• Communication-Without this ingredient you will not be able to prepare this recipe. If you are all out of communication in your home you should “pick some up” or consider another recipe.
• Trust-After you have added all of the above ingredients, resist temptation to add in other stuff like mind reading and accusations. It will compromise the outcome of recipe.
• Agreement-Make sure all ingredients are compatible and working together. If you want to “serve up” something sweet make sure you are adding in sweet things. Check expiration dates on your ingredients don’t add in hurt and anger from years ago this will compromise the outcome of recipe.
• Be Patient-“a watched pot never boils”, but a hovered over person does. You may have to prepare this recipe several times before it comes out perfect and that’s okay. The good news is once you have all these ingredients in your home you have “food for life”.

Preparation: Add all of the above ingredients into every relationship you value. Mix thoroughly making sure all of your loved ones are covered with mixture. Invite them to God’s table where generous amounts of prayer should be added. Serve and Enjoy! 

Suggested serving tips:

For most satisfying results sprinkle an ample helpings of fun, friendship, and passion on the top of each serving.

This recipe courtesy of Maisha F. Under the guidance of God The Father