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Friday 2 November 2012

NO MORE SNACKS!!!

NO MORE SNACKS
 
Everyone has had a snack at some point in their lives....And at some point we have all lost our appetite for meals due to the intake of excessive amounts of snacks! An interesting thing happens when you eat snacks, your appetite decreases for what you are "waiting" for and your hunger is curved because it has been "artificially satisfied". A few weeks ago, God spoke to me and gave me one of the most amazing downloads. By the end of our conversation I was sure of one thing,  that I would no longer "snack" as a means to satisfy a craving, void, desire, aspiration, goal or dream that can only be filled by what God HIMSELF has prepared at my table for me. (I have a table and you do too...And everything at that table has been prepared personally for you..Don't snack on "that", that's not even your table!)
 
Now I know...many of you may be reading this and saying to yourself, "What's the big deal? A snack here and there never hurt anyone... Wrong! If we be honest about the matter, we often snack in various ways that have decreased our desire and hunger for that which God is preparing for us. Let's take a non-spiritual appraoch for a moment. Have you ever gone to a restaurant, anticipating the amazing meal that you have been craving and seeing images of your television screen? And have you ever in the "waiting" period of your meal had a few "biscuits, rolls, etc."? And have you ever said to yourself "I should'nt have eaten all of that "bread" because now I no longer have "room" or an appetite for the main "meal"? Chances are your response to these questions are yes! This very fact alone proves that there is indeed a problem with snacking and no longer having an appetite for that which you have been waiting for.The truth is that, the "snack" are artificial "fillers". Please be aware that snacks come in the form of unhealthy eating, relationships, jobs, environments, superficial gain and such (just name a few).

The interesting fact about this concept that I am titling "no more snacks" is that most of the time, if not all of the time, the snacks that we are indulging in taste so Good (or as I would say YumO). They artificially satisfy our hunger and by the time that which has been prepared comes out for our enjoyment, we have no room for it. Friends, in this same way we "snack" as we wait on God for that "new job, promotion, relationship,house,baby, etc." We allow our time, energy, thoughts, and in many ways our hearts to become accesible to people and things that will artificially satisfy those desires, knowing that it will only be temporary. What I've learned is that most of us have lost sight of what has been promised and we grab hold of a "Well, in the meantime I mine as well" mentality and it becomes detrimental to our "waiting process". Let's toss that "stinking thinking" (In the words of Joyce Meyer) out the window for good.

I can honestly say to you that as I approach 26 years of age in a few weeks, I've taken a look over my life and all that God has done in just the past few moments.....and I stand amazed. He told me that this year would be my "Greater Year" and few weeks ago He revealed to me that what He was saying, was that it would be a greater year of attained wisdom, discernment, transparency, passion for Kingdom, and Consistency. While I had thought something totally different, He once again reminded me that my ways are not His, neither are my thoughts (snacks). I can boldly say that as I remain pure before the Lord, in preparation of the publishing of my 2009 book, Discipleship Curriculum created this year, and also the arrival of my husband (wherever he may be)...I too, have been tempted to snack as I wait. However, what I believe God desires for us to know is that how we posture ourselves "As we wait"  will ultimately determine the capacity in which we will have to receive that which we are waiting for. If we continue to snack we will have no room for that which is being prepared at our "table", neither will we have a desire for it. The latter part becomes more detrimental because you can have room for something, but if you have lost your "appetite/desire" for it...then its as good as not even being presented. You will be completely disinterested...Don't allow that!

In closing, I say to you don't allow yourself to be artificially satisfied by people, jobs, success, accomplishments, or worldly gain for time being when God is trying to give you something that will last. Sure, the company of that person might be great but if they are a "snack" they will ulitmately have you lose your appetite for that which God has prepared. The job may be wonderful but if you are constantly drained and possbily even placed in unethical decision making scenarios, than that job is just a "snack", ultimately draining you of time and energy that could be used towards the "prepared meal (job) that has been created just for you.

I encourage every reader to seriously consider all that has been read and desires in your heart that you are waiting to receive, and ask yourself..."Am I losing my appetite because I contiue to snack as a means to artificialy fill my desire/craving for that which is being prepared?" If you can honestly check off some areas of your life, where you know that you have been "snacking" just for the sake of it (In the mean time) make a committment today to have "NO MORE SNACKS" and to patiently wait on the "meal" that has been prepared....I can promise you one thing..."SNACKS will have you lose your appetite by artificially filling you and then leaving you empty...Hungry for the "Real Meal".

NO MORE SNACKS

2 comments:

  1. Whoa! Miracle..I'm speechless. I must say though, it triggers some sort of self-realization and it's for sure an Eye-opener. I, for one just realized that I have been snacking for the longest time. Thanks. You are God-sent and I proclaim this a best seller.

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    1. Wow!! What a blessing! I am so glad to hear that it has been an eye opener for you!!!! LOVE IT!

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