The Power of Prayer in Every Bite!
January 6, 2008
I recently had the pleasure of eating in a local restaurant called, “BJ’s Kitchen and Catering.” BJ’s is owned by Bettie Jean and Milton Robinson, and offers wonderful home-cooking with love in every bite. Our hostess was a delightful young woman we took to be in college due to her maturity and professionalism; we later found out she was the ninth-grade niece of Milton and Bettie.
Besides the wonderful (and comforting) food, and friendly, helpful people, there was an obvious feeling of peace and relaxation in this place. Overall, the experience was excellent. Jennifer asked for a buffet menu — so she could see what was offered through the week — and they didn’t have any copies left. Milton immediately went to the print shop and, before we had finished what was on our plate, had returned with Jennifer’s menu.
It was extra meaningful that he did that, because on the menu is the story of how a prayer became a reality; and it is a perfect example of not only The Belief Formula, but of the power of prayer to create reality from our thoughts and desires — in the right time and in the right way. Here’s the story from BJ’s menu:
BJ’s
“People love good food and I love cooking it.
My desire has been to have my own
Restaurant for years.
Being married 31 years I found cooking very
enjoyable; especially when cooking for
family gatherings, church functions, and
making a favorite dish for work.
People always enjoyed my cooking and have
encouraged me to fulfill my dream of
opening BJ’s Kitchen.
The reality is here! Saturday, September
29, 2007 Milton & Bettie Robinson, family
members and others will begin at 1840
Osborne Road to take on one of the greatest
challenges of our lives. We aim to please
and serve our customers with good cooking,
quality food and great service, our
customers are very special to us and we aim
to please.”
It all starts with a desire; this is our prayer. That “dream seed” grows until one day, “The reality is here!“ Our dreams become reality — our prayers are answered — according to our belief. The love, faith, joy, encouragement, and desire to please, assured the answer to this life-long dream. “Whatsoever you desire (to own your own restaurant, for instance…), when you stand in prayer (when you think, imagine, and speak of your desire…), believing (infused with love, faith, trust, courage, and gratitude…), will be given to you. “The REALITY is HERE!” That which was once only a desire in a woman’s heart is a reality. I ate lunch in someone’s dream because she had faith in herself — and her dream.
Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams;” and Jesus said, “Believe only.” “All things,” in fact, “are possible to he who believes.” This story is a perfect example of what the pathway between thought and thing — prayer and reality — looks like. We can all learn from the example of faith and courage BJ and Milton Robinson have given us. And if you want your prayers answered and your dreams to come true, you first have to have dreams; then, you’d better follow Ms. Bettie’s recipe for success — faith and love in every bite!
Believe in yourself and believe in your dreams. Dreams do come true; and prayers are answered — for those who believe. If you’re in St. Marys for Lunch or Dinner, stop by BJ’s Kitchen and Catering — for “an unforgettable dining experience.” They are located at 1840 Osborne Road in St. Marys. You can call ahead to see what’s on the menu for the day: (912) 729-8700.
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