His words.. My daily Bread

"I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread." Job 23:12b. The KJV says necessary food in place of daily bread.

A friend of mine made the statement on facebook that she was addicted to God's word. She said she was getting to the point where she wanted the word more than food. I know we can get this way. I was at this place in my life at one time, and I want to be there again. This comes by more study of the word and by spending time in God's presence. The more time I spend with Him, the more I want of Him and less of other things.

Lord, help me to treasure the words of Your mouth more than my daily bread. I praise You for Your word.

The Mind of the Spirit

Romans 8:6, The mind of the sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.

It's so amazing that Jesus came to bring life and peace. It is God's will for us to enjoy life. This does not mean that difficult times will not come, but even in that, THE MIND CONTROLLED BY THE SPIRIT IS LIFE AND PEACE!! When I guard my thoughts and don't entertain just anything that comes to mind, I have more peace. It's a battle, but God has given me what I need to fight it and win.

Taste and See..

Psalm 34:8-9, Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing.

These scriptures were on my heart and mind today. The Lord is good. I want to completely develop a taste for the things that please him. When I take refuge in Him, nothing can enslave me. If my trust is in Him, he meets my needs and fulfills me. This keeps me from emotional eating. I am working on putting this into effect in my life.