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My Starving Spirit

4/2/2014

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 . .in the morning my spirit longs for you. . .(Isaiah 26:9 NIV)


What are you craving this morning?  

When I arise in the morning, I am always hungry.  Some people like a filling lunch or heavy dinner,  but my body craves breakfast.  I really don't know why it's built that way because it has never had anyone to prepare a large meal in the morning.  Usually, I get up and just "settle for" something to fill the void.  This morning I had 2 slices of whole wheat toast with butter.  It was not a bad breakfast, but eggs, grits, or even a little apple butter would have been nice. At least my stomach is full for a while.

However, after I finish my physical food each morning, I find I am absolutely starving.  My spirit needs a bigger breakfast than my body.  It craves a diet of God's Word and communion with Him.  Just a little five minute devotion is never enough to get my day started.  I need quality time listening to Him and talking to Him.  He always has prepared for me what I need and surprises me with special treats I never anticipated.  He always prepares the big spiritual breakfast I need to face the upcoming day.  

My mother always insisted that breakfast was an important meal and should never be skipped, not that I wanted to.  I have learned from a spiritual standpoint that is absolute truth.  No matter what my schedule may be, I need to prioritize time to feed my spirit.  No matter what my day holds, I can face it boldly because I have had my daily feast with Him.

Breakfast with Jesus - it's the breakfast of spiritual champions!!

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            Dr. Melanie Riddle
    Melanie is a retired high school teacher, an ordained minister, and Director of Haven of Hope Ministries.  She is a graduate of Anderson College, Erskine College, Clemson University, and Southern Baptist School for Biblical Studies.   Also, she is the author of  Hope's Gentle Embrace and Whatever Happened to Recess.  She and her two children reside in Belton, South Carolina.


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