. .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!!
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!!
