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*Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more*


I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry...”  John 6:35

A friend and I are working together to motivate and encourage each other to lose weight. One of the things we’ve discovered—to our disappointment!—is that most popular weight loss diets warn against the consumption of bread. Especially any bread made with refined flour. Such admonitions spell disaster for my attempts to lose weight since bread–of any kind–fall just centimeters away from chocolate on my list of favorite foods.

But I wonder…do I crave the poet’s “bread of heaven” as much I crave a slice of chewy, crusty sourdough? Does the aroma of Christ entice me to His presence like the fragrance of bread fresh from the oven?

It’s almost always the first bite of good bread that whets the appetite for more, and the pattern is similar in our walk with Jesus. Getting into the habit of spending small, delicious times with Him—reading one or two Bible verses, sitting quietly in His presence responding in conversation to what we’ve read, carefully examining our own needs and those of others as we pray–this is the practice of feeding on the Bread of Life. And this “diet” has no restrictions!

Father, help me crave all that you so willingly offer me so that I can enjoy spiritual health.

How do you regularly feed on the Bread of Life? What are some of the results from such meals?

*From Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah* by Wm. Williams

by Marilyn Ehle
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This wise quote, “Wherever you are, be there.”  (Jim Rohn) is good advice for every day. Our days are busy and there is a lot going on. The temptation to spend our time focusing on tomorrow, or regretting yesterday, will most certainly rob us of the joy of simply living in this moment today!!

Make a conscious effort today to tune in to what is going on around you. Find delight in beauty where you find it. Notice the fresh smells. Slow down and look around with eyes that see. Listen to the unspoken feelings behind words you hear. Take time to care today. Be present in the moment you are in. Delight in it. Today is a gift …. it’s YOUR present.

This is the day that the LORD has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24

Find the good in today. Take time to experience the moment. Enjoy the blessings. And in moments that may be a challenge, remember God is right beside you offering His strength and love. Share His love with those who touch your life.

By Gail Rodgers
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