Day Seventy-Three

PLEASE EAT YOUR VEGGIES

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

—1 CORINTHIANS 10:31 ESV

I have a deep love for all things ice cream (well, almond milk ice cream because I have a dairy allergy). Mix it with chocolate-chip cookie dough, and I’m on cloud nine. But I can’t eat ice cream for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not for a lack of skill or desire—I have the determination and the want to pull that off.

I know it isn’t healthy for my body, and so I choose to eat it maybe once a week or once a month. Moderation is key, friends. Moderation. And prayer. Weird? Maybe. But trust me that when you sit down and ask the Lord to direct how you eat, He will.

I have grown to love my body, to love the way God made me, so I can’t imagine filling my body with food or drink that will destroy it. I try to choose the things that will represent the Lord well.

What are you feeding yourself?

I understand that we all have differing resources. Some people can afford to have fresh fruit and veggies delivered to their doorstep. For others, paying the grocery bill is a struggle. I get that.

But here’s the thing. No matter what your socioeconomic status is, you should be thinking about what you’re eating, not just inhaling.

If McDonald’s is where you’re eating today, there’s a side salad for about the same price as a burger.

I’m not saying you can never eat the burger. Burgers are fantastic, but if you thoughtlessly consume food that tastes good and fail to consume food that is actually good for you, you are not treating your body well.

God has given your body to you for a reason. He has a purpose for your life. Be brave enough to make your eating habits intentional.

You should be thinking about what you’re eating, not just inhaling.

God doesn’t want one compartment of your life to honor Him. He wants your everything. He wants every part of you and your identity to bring glory to Him.

We’ve got to be thoughtful. We’ve got to take care of this gift that is our body.

BE BRAVE: Let me tell you what you need to do. Go to a farmers’ market today. Even if you don’t know what to buy, just find your local farmers’ market and walk through it. See the colors and the seasonal offers. Notice the farmers and ask them questions. Buy one vegetable, one that you know you can google how to cook, and try it!