Proverbs 4:20-27

Romans 8: 1-11

Every day we make the choice on what we feed ourselves spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. But do you ever ask yourself? How is that movie I watched feeding my spirit or did that book benefit my walk with God?

Sometimes we don’t realize how often the normal daily things we choose to watch, read, talk about, listen to or dwell on. Is actually feeding 1 of 2 things. Romans 8 talks about feeding your flesh or spirit through how we live. And how we live adds up to all the little things we take for granted that either build you up to fight against sin. Or it will help you to start letting your guard down little by little until you have moved away from the will of God. The devil comes to kill, steal and destroy and the easiest way he does it is through what we feed ourselves spiritually. I know it's hard to turn the tv when it's just a little bit of sin. But after so many little bits, we start to not notice them anymore which will lead to bigger bits.

That’s what happens when we don’t keep our guard up and our heart towards the things that will bring you closer to God, not farther away. The more we focus our attention on Godly things the more we desire Godly things. The same goes for if we let our heart turn toward earthly things, the desire for more will grow. The only thing is earthly desires don't fill us up or make us whole. It's depleting, unfulfilling, empty, leaving scars and empty promises. Proverbs tells us to pay attention to the Word of God and keep them upon our heart so we will be healthy and whole.

Today, take time to examine the places that you need more of Jesus. Ask Him to help with the places you struggle. Dig into the Word. Start at a place you can manage and let Him lead the rest. But take the first step into the new you. Day by day and step by step.

With Love,

Pastor Rae Lynn Stands