A while ago a series of devotionals, dominated the landscape. It seemed as if there was a “soup” for everyone. I can’t help but wonder in our age where we increasingly rely on fast food for physical meals, are we doing the same thing spiritually?
Please don’t misunderstand me, in no way am I claiming that I never enjoy fast food; sometimes I crave it but I’m also keenly aware that too much fast food over a prolonged period can have consequences that I don’t desire. Spiritual fast food can meet a temporary need but after a while can leave us longing for more than sound bite theology, overly sugary praise tunes and an undisciplined spiritual digestive track. The thing about soul food, natural and spiritual, is it takes a while to prepare. Some things have to be marinated, others need to simmer, others require soaking and still others take a while to bake. There is no substitute to marinating on spiritual principles (Jos. 1:8). Allowing your mind to be transformed requires thought over time (Rom. 12:2). Not every part of our journey is easy; some requires us to be drenched (time and time again) in prayer (1 Thess. 5:17). What’s your spiritual diet? Mine includes a daily intake of scripture with generous portions of prayer that’s been infused by worship, tall glasses of grace and heaping servings of mercy. Blessings, Rev. Antoinette
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AuthorRev. Antoinette Gatewood-Sykes, Inspirational Speaker Archives
May 2019
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