Mashed Potato Days? What do they mean? What they can boil down to is this- some days are lumpy, some days are smooth, some days need extra helpings and some need gravy just to get you through. God brings people into our lives sometimes for a moment or for a lifetime. Yet, for however long it is, what a blessing He gives through them. In Hebrews 13: 1-2, it says: Keep on loving one another as brother and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 

Sometimes it may depend upon your definition of angels, I guess. I am not looking for a theological debate. Just looking from a heartfelt standpoint. Have you ever entertained an angel? Take for example the story about the young boy who decided one day to go out and meet God. He knew it was going to be a long journey. He packed a six pack of rootbeer, box of Twinkies and headed out. He headed down the street and got all the way to the City Park. Quite a long way for a young man.He saw a bench and headed to rest. He sat next to am older gentleman. The young boy pulled out a rootbeer and a Twinkie that he had packed. The older gent smiled. The young boy thought that the man’s smile was amazing. He wanted to see it again. So, he offered him a rootbeer. The older gent smiled and took it. They talked a little. The boy offered him a Twinkie and the old man smiled again. They boy was so excited. The gent said it was the finest time he had in quite awhile in the park. They sat and talked until dusk. Then it came time for the two to depart.

The boy went home and his mother asked what did he do that day. He said, “I met God today! He has the most amazing smile! And he likes rootbeer and Twinkies too!”

Across town the older gentleman arrived at home. As he sat down for dinner with his son, his son asked how his day went. The gentleman said, “I spent the day with God. He was so much younger than I expected. We had the most amazing time. He likes Twinkies like me!”

You may be someone’s smile today. You never know when you need to have a chair ready at your Table. One small gesture can change a person’s entire day. It is amazing how one act of kindness can turn things around. One other thing, always remember – God always has His Table ready. He is always ready to listen. The mashed potatoes are waiting. The Table always has a chair for you. By the way, I have a chair too. If you need someone, I am here to pray for you too.

Have a very Happy Mashed Potato Giving Thanks Day!

Hugs,

kjs☀️