Blueberry Muffin

One day, my grandson was handed a muffin by his mother. He was thrilled—until he took a bite and discovered something unexpected inside: blueberries.

He hadn’t anticipated them. He wasn’t sure he liked them. His mother gently reassured him that the muffin was still delicious and safe, but my grandson hesitated. His excitement turned into uncertainty.

I may not remember every detail perfectly, but the moment stayed with me.

We often prefer what’s familiar. We like our muffins plain—predictable, comfortable, just the way we expect them. But sometimes, a wise and loving Heavenly Father places blueberries in our lives. A change. A challenge. A surprise we didn’t ask for.

We may resist. We may murmur or complain. But when we quiet our hearts, we begin to hear a still small voice. And sometimes, we realize the blueberries were placed there on purpose.

My grandson had a choice: trust his mother’s love and taste the unexpected, or reject the muffin and miss out on something sweet. It wasn’t the end of the world if he didn’t eat it. But maybe—just maybe—he would have discovered that blueberries add a beautiful flavor to his muffin… and to our lives.

We, too, have agency. We can accept what our Heavenly Father places before us, or we can resist because we don’t understand.

As the scripture reminds us:  “After the fire a still small voice.” (1 Kings 19)

The Lord doesn’t always speak through thunder or dramatic signs. Sometimes, He speaks through quiet nudges, unexpected ingredients, and gentle invitations to trust.

So the next time life hands us a muffin with blueberries—let’s pause. Let’s listen. And let’s embrace the unexpected blessings tucked inside.