The Moment I Realized My Kitchen Needed Something More
Honestly, it all started one morning while making coffee. I looked around and thought, “Man, this space feels kinda… empty.” The walls were just white, the counters clean but boring. My grandma used to have little sayings stuck around her kitchen, little reminders of good stuff, you know? Made the space feel warm. That got me wondering about putting up some Bible verses in mine, something short and sweet that felt right.
I didn’t wanna just slap any old verse up there. My kitchen is where I bake those cookies nobody can stop eating, where I burn toast way too often, and where everyone kinda ends up hanging out. So, the verses needed to fit that vibe – something about food, gathering, blessings, maybe peace when I’m rushing dinner! I grabbed my phone thinking it would be easy. Big mistake. Searched “kitchen bible verses” and whoa – so much stuff! Pages and pages popped up. Felt overwhelming. Saw some about feasting, hospitality, daily bread, God’s provision… Some were super long, others super short. How do I pick?
Felt stuck. I put the phone down and just wandered into the kitchen again. Looked at the spots where I could put something small – that blank wall by the coffee maker? The space right above the sink where I stare a lot? Next to the stove window? Okay, that helped me imagine size better. Need something kinda short for those spots. I also remembered grandma’s weren’t just pretty words; they were simple, easy to read quickly. So, “daily bread” came to mind. Remembered “Man shall not live by bread alone…” Matthew 4:4, that one felt real. Also stumbled upon “Taste and see that the Lord is good,” Psalm 34:8 – perfect for the kitchen, right? And then Paul talking about “do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus” in Colossians 3:17. Hey, washing dishes counts!
Wrote down my top three contenders on a sticky note:
- Matthew 4:4 – Simple & core.
- Psalm 34:8 – Talks taste, feels kitchen-y.
- Colossians 3:17 – Covers everything I do in there.
Sat with them on the counter all day. Read them while washing a mug, while scrambling eggs. Wanted them to resonate, not just look nice. Psalm 34:8 felt just right – about tasting, seeing goodness. That clicked.
Next step: actually putting it up. Needed something clean and durable. Kitchen gets steamy, greasy, splashes happen. Browsed online shops, saw lots of wood signs, but worried about steam warping them. Then found these simple, inexpensive acrylic frames. Perfect! Ordered one. It arrived, felt solid.
Made my move on a Sunday afternoon. Cleared that spot by the coffee maker – wiped the dust off the wall (embarrassing how much was there!). Measured where I wanted it. Leveled it with my phone’s bubble level – gotta get it straight! Peeling the backing off the adhesive felt scary, what if I messed up the position? Took a breath, pressed it firmly onto the wall. Stepped back. There it was: “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” – Psalm 34:8
Finished my coffee that morning feeling way better. That little verse, right where I pour my first cup? It just feels like a tiny hug. Not complicated, not fancy. It reminds me what it’s all about – the good stuff, the provision, the everyday moments. When my kids grab a snack and see it, maybe they’ll read it sometimes? Maybe not. But it’s there for me, bringing a bit of that warmth I remember. Totally worth the hunt and the minor stress of sticking it up. Maybe next month I’ll try another spot near the sink… thinking Colossians 3:17!
