Contemplating Cornstarch

Cornstarch is a wonderfully useful ingredient for thickening things like gravy, puddings, etc.  However, if not used correctly, it can result in an inferior product.  To work properly, cornstarch needs to be mixed with a cold liquid to make a slurry.  It is then added to the hot liquid where the starch molecules swell and thicken the mixture.  If cornstarch is added directly to the hot mixture, it causes lumps. Some of the lumps can be eliminated with some work, but it’s much easier to do it right to begin with.

Our relationship with God is like that sometimes.  It seems like we wait until we’re in hot water to call on Him for help.  Then we wonder why it’s still tough. He has to work on us more “vigorously” to get us to the point where we need to be. But, if we worship and commune with Him when life seems cool and easy, when the tough times come…and they will…it can result in an even better relationship with Him.  Don’t wait until things get rough to establish a relationship with God. Start when things are a little calmer.  The results will be much better.