Receiving Food With Gratitude Instead of Guilt
Kate Horney
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5, ESV).
“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” Mark 1:35 (ESV)
“Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us—to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 (CSB)
“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV)
Lord, when my mind is filled with negative thoughts, help me remember what is true: I have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). May my thoughts align with Your thoughts. Help me to put on Your humility and compassion toward myself and others. Remind me I have perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3). I trust that if my mind remains on You, You will help me remain in perfect peace. Even when chaos surrounds me, I know You are close to me because Your Spirit lives within me. I choose today to set my mind on things above (Colossians 3:2). What I fixate on will influence the way I see myself, others, and my circumstances. I choose today to meditate on Your Word and trust that it is the best place for me to find comfort and rest. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
“Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel …” Philippians 1:12 (CSB)
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55 (ESV)
“I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (CSB)
“I am poured out like water, and all my bones are disjointed; my heart is like wax, melting within me.” Psalm 22:14 (CSB)
“‘Leave her alone,’ Jesus replied. ‘It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.’” John 12:7 (NIV)
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5, ESV).
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ...” (John 1:12, ESV).
Jesus, as I feel my emotions, I’m going to choose not to rush through this pain. Because You lived on earth as a human, I know You understand how sadness can make Your heart feel like it’s...
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge” (Psalm 62:8, NIV).