Living Bread ~ Jesus said to them,
“I am the Bread of Life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who
believes in Me will never thirst.” John 6:35
During this season of reflections and
renewal, join me in exploring the Bread of Life. When we encounter Jesus
Christ, this Living Bread feeds, satisfies, and transforms us. Let’s come to
the table and remember this True Bread “is broken for you”. ~ Donna Oswalt
Since this is the kind
of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not
just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out
its implications in every detail of our lives. Galatians 5:25 MSG
The
heart of Lent, a spiritual tradition beginning in the 4th century
church, creates another opportunity for discipleship. Focusing on self-examination
and selfless giving can realign the Believer’s worldview. A time of less busy,
of simplicity, of renewed hunger for the Word, of seeing with new eyes can
refresh the spirit. This season of spiritual renewal is not required in the
Scriptures, but its possibilities can enrich living God’s way, the life of the Spirit.
The
world constantly bombards our minds with boredom and pride, grief and anger,
ambition and regret. But what happens
when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that
fruit appears in an orchard – things like affection for others, exuberance
about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of
compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic, holiness permeates
things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing
to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely. (Galatians:22-23/msg) When we truly
encounter the Bread of Life, we will be transformed! The possibilities are
endless.
Jesus,
teacher and example ~ I long to live more like You! Stop the chaos inside my
mind, still my hurried days, feed my hunger for more. “Lord, always give us this bread.”
– dho
Focus Point: When we
truly encounter the Bread of Life, we will be transformed!
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