Desires of the Heart
Fullness and Satisfaction
Can I identify with eating and not being satisfied? was the first question.
Oh can I ever!!! Even last night I could relate. I went for some popcorn in the evening and it certainly did not satisfy and didn't even feel too good in my tummy.
I find that food definitely does NOT satisfy when used inappropriately. When I go into my binge moments I tend to go far past the place of enjoyment and satisfaction that food brings.
I need to learn yet a bigger lesson though...
Filling up on food (even between 0-5) CANNOT compare to filling up on God.
This lesson focuses on how Jesus' words,
Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your forefathers ate manna and died, but he who feeds on this bread will live forever." John 6:53-58
I need to feast on REAL food and REAL drink--which is Jesus Himself!
Here's a quick summary of the application suggestions.
#1. If I'm tempted to eat when not physiologically hungry, have a Bible handy nearby that I can pick up and read.
#2. Call out to God for help to be able to turn from food when not hungry.
#3. Print out the following statement:
I continue to cry out to God...No food will satisfy my heart nor fill the emptiness in my soul. That is what Jesus Christ is for. He is "real meat" and the "bread of life" and I am to feed on Him.
More of You. Less of me.
In response to your comment on my post, I honestly have to say that my weigh in may have left me slightly discouraged, plus that weekend mentality of "letting myself" go on the weekends. Top that off with feeling physically sick, and you get it, I know... I think I need to get #3 from this list printed on my forehead. It's so comforting to read your posts and be reminded of these things.
ReplyDeleteLove ya!
I can totally relate to the weekend mentality throwing you off... I struggle with that all the time. And then getting sick never helps... Plus throw in a discouraging #! I can completely understand! I need to get #3 printed on my forehead too!!!! I am disappointed that I wasn't on track with 0-5 for supper today... *sigh*
ReplyDeleteFood used inappropriately never satisfies... needed to hear that today. THANKS!
ReplyDelete"I continue to cry out to God...
ReplyDeleteMore of You. Less of me. "
amen amen amen..and Lord Jesus, may we NEVER stop crying out to You, seeking Your face, bowing down before You to praise You, adore You and honor You. May You continue to increase as we decrease, more of You, less of us, so that when we stand before God our Father, Your reflection in us will truly be all that is seen,,You Jesus,,just You..amen amen amen