Watch what you eat
This fresh set of Daily Devotions is being provided for our LCA/NZ family, friends and visitors to help us to keep our eyes on Jesus as we face unsettling times. They can be used by families and individuals as part of the LCA/NZ’s Church@Home resources to encourage us and build trust in our Heavenly Father during this season of uncertainty and physical isolation.
by David Folker
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things (Philippians 4:8).
Years ago I remember watching a documentary titled ‘Supersize Me’, which tracked a man’s journey as he endeavoured to eat McDonalds for every meal over the course of a month. I was not-so astonished to learn that his health suffered considerably as a result of this project. The damage to his body and emotional wellbeing took almost a year to recover.
In the same way, when we over-feed our minds ‘junk’, it can take a serious toll. In the current climate there’s always fresh concerns about the outbreak and, even without thinking about it, we can consume every morsel that comes our way.
Today’s key Bible verse urges us to let pure and lovely thoughts captivate our thinking. And what could be more worthy of praise than Jesus? For when we do this ‘the peace of God, which surpasses all human understanding, will keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus’.
Feed from the Bread of Life. I’m sure that Jesus shared this analogy with us for a reason!
Dearest Jesus, you are the Bread of Life. You are worthy of my praise. I thank you for everything that you accomplished at the cross. Keep my eyes fixed on you. Fill me with the peace which surpasses understanding, and lift me above the waves of despair. Amen.
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