Food for Thought: April 7th

Appetite

Appetite grows as it is fed. The more we eat, the more we want to eat. If we let any physical appetite take over - whether it is for food, sex, security, or whatever - we become its slave.

If we do not nurture our relationship with our Higher Power so that God is the ultimate authority for everything that we do and the object of our greatest desire, then we will be enslaved by one or more of our physical appetites. When God is perceived to be the greatest good and the source of all joy and satisfaction, then physical appetites fall into their proper place.

First we seek spiritual growth. Our primary desire is to do God's will for us, as He enables us to do it. When He is our Master, His love feeds our spiritual appetite and we begin to know the inner peace and satisfaction, which the world cannot give.

May my desire be always for You. 

From Food for Thought: Daily Meditations for Overeaters by Elisabeth L. ©1980, 1992 by Hazelden Foundation

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Appetite grows as it is fed.........the more I eat, the more I want to eat. How true!!! I have been a slave to my addictive 'appetites' for most of my life.  No matter how much I eat or drink, it is NEVER enough ANYWAY, so there is really no purpose in getting started with excess.  My addictions stay away until & unless I feed them.

I make a daily vow of abstinence to God. For today, I will not indulge in my addictions and I will steer clear of them entirely.  I only have to concern myself with today; the next 24 hours, since tomorrow isn't here yet and therefore, isn't real. For 24 hours, I can do anything!

I will continue to develop my spirituality by reading. Right now I am reading You Are The Answer: Discovering & Fulfilling Your Soul's Purpose, by Michael Tamura.  

World-renowned spiritual teacher, healer, and clairvoyant, Michael J. Tamura shares his wisdom in this inspirational guide to true spiritual empowerment.

Hailed as a "beautiful manual for living" by Echo Bodine, You Are the Answer brings us profound spiritual lessons, highlighted by the author's powerful true stories. Discover how to use your intuition, make room for spirit in your life, and respond--instead of react--to everyday experiences. As you build a temple of the soul, you'll learn to recognize truth, create miracles in your own life, and find your purpose for living!

This insightful and moving guide also features a "spiritual toolkit" of daily practices and exercises to help you on your extraordinary journey in consciousness exploration, healing, and spiritual development.

"Reading this book is such an experience and, once you read it, you will want to read it again. Don't miss this opportunity."
--James Van Praagh, author of the New York Times bestselling book Talking to Heaven

For today, I will focus on God for fulfillment instead of food.