Posted by: Tallowood Singles | February 23, 2011

Hunger as a blessing

One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.  - Proverbs 27:7

Today was one of those days.  Lunch time came around and my stomach told me it was hungry, but nothing sounded good.  I held off for as long as I could but then had to make a decision.  Generally I end up at one of my “go to” spots.  More often than not, I end up eating far more than I need.  Today as I attempted to eat just enough to get me through the afternoon, I was struck by the fact that my “problem” was really a blessing.  How many people in the world don’t have food today?  How many of those that do have food have a choice of what they eat? Whatever problems I may have, I don’t have to worry about basic necessities.  How often do I envy what others have rather than recognizing what great blessing I have?  I have decided that from now on, when I experience this “dilemma,” I’m going to thank God and buy a meal for someone who is hungry. This is my conviction and confession today.  I hope it convicts and blesses you.

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