From the time I was a little bitty girl I was taught the old adage "You are what you eat," when learning proper nutrition. I remember learning to think of my body as a car or machine that needed gasoline or fuel to run. And it could not be given the wrong kind of fuel to be able to run properly and to function and grow the way it was supposed to. To ensure that it would run properly and efficiently, I had to also give it the right kind of fuel in the form of the different food groups in the right size proportions.
One day, I finally learned that the same principles of proper nutrition applied to me spiritually. In order to grow and mature spiritually, I had to feed my spiritual body spiritual food on a regular basis in order for it to thrive and grow. (Duh!) Why did that simple lesson take the majority of my lifetime to figure out? Trying to grow spiritually soley on one and a half to two hours of church once a week is like trying to subsist on a once a week snack for my physical body! I'd actually starve to death! So why did I not see the direct relationship of the lack of spiritual food to the condition of my paltry spiritual life and the eventual near death of any sense of spirituality in me?
Those of you that know me personally can tell by looking at me, that one of my favorite things for me, and has been throughout my whole life is eating - enjoying good food....the tastes, the smells, the texture, the satiation...um, I could go for some piping hot, freshly buttered home-made rolls straight out of the oven right now! (Hint, hint to my favorite roll maker--you know who you are!)
Now in my 'middle age' I finally realize the importance of getting fed adequately spiritually. Hence finally getting to the meat of my message. (No pun intended. ;-)
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Welcome to "A Heart of Worship!" This is where I post things that have impacted my life spiritually. When we embrace the concept of worship as a lifestyle, we have an opportunity to see God reveal Himself in ways we'd never dreamed possible! Although this site was initially designed for my sweet "Sisters," my dear "Brothers in Christ," I encourage you all to feel free to respond to any of my posts or to start a new thought too. God's Word applies to all of us! Blessings!
2 comments:
Boy, you use some fluffy words. How about this........instead of going to church - be the church. The church is made of living stones and not brick and mortar. You are a living stone as are all the other souls in the church and that is what makes up the church. The kingdom of heaven is at hand and it is within you.
Lar, read on to the end of this particular blog.
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