DESSERT FOOD Day 4

When eating out, I would look at the dessert menu first. If there was something that I wanted, then I’d have a light meal. And usually there was always a dessert waiting just for me.

I’ll have the small cup of French Onion soup for dinner, then for dessert I would like the Double Decadent Molten Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, whipped cream and a cherry, please.  It can be so easy to over-indulge in dessert. I can be a little too eager to get to the end, that I don’t consider the meal before dessert.

I find that I don’t want to wade through the mashed potatoes, sort out the green beans or carefully cut the meatloaf into bite sized pieces. Just toss it down the hatch so I can move onto dessert

When I skip the meat and potatoes and move straight to dessert, dessert isn’t all that filling. Often times I find that I’m still hungry and not completely satisfied with the choices I’ve made. Sometimes I feel sick and lacking substance. I need something else, something more. But when we nourish our physical body with a healthy balanced meal, dessert takes on a more satisfying roll.

. . At times I can be hasty with God’s word, wanting to get straight to His Blessings and Promises. God does not withhold His Blessings and Promises from us. But how much more satisfying and fulfilling they can be when we have fully committed ourselves to Him.

 Likewise, when we delight in God’s word, putting our trust and faith in Him wholeheartedly, the promises and blessings bestowed upon us are full and well rounded. The cup is overflowing, not half empty or half full.

Our house becomes a home, the beast becomes the family car and only two hours of sleep become a well-rested night.

PSALM 119:33-40

God, teach me lessons for living
so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me—
my whole life one long, obedient response.
Give me a bent for your words of wisdom,
and not for piling up loot.
Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets,
invigorate me on the pilgrim way.
Affirm your promises to me—
promises made to all who fear you.
Deflect the harsh words of my critics—
but what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for your counsel;
preserve my life through your righteous ways!