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A recipe is a set of instructions developed to direct us, or guide us through creating something special. Those who bake, or cook will appreciate the spirit of seeking out that perfect recipe. I love to bake and eat cake, therefore- I am always searching for that perfect melt in your mouth, nice and fluffy, roll your eyes in the back of your head, kick ya mama, gurl you sure did ya thang on this one, cake!

While exploring for that perfect cake recipe, I go through all kinds of extremes. I cut out recipes from magazines. I harass little old grandmas. I invest too much money on cookbooks. I fall asleep in front of the television at night while watching cooking networks. I know that I will never get around to trying them all, but I download and bookmark hundreds of recipes to my PC.

The ultimate test begins when it is the recipe and me alone in the kitchen. Who will be the victor? Is this recipe going to be a hook or a sinker? Will it rise to success or fall flat like a pancake? How many glasses of milk does it take to swallow the cake, will be the determining factor.

In true life (righteousness), we have already obtained the perfect recipe (instructions), but we're so busy reaching for the untouchable life (self-righteousness) that we cannot see the forest (God) from the trees (the world). The bible, just as a basic recipe, already contains all of the ingredients and the answer (God) for a perfect product (You).