“You never got hungry for me. You continued to ignore me.” (Amos 4:6 MSG)
Every evening I get hungry for chips and cookies. I can keep eating and eating--and still remain unsatisfied. I have tried substituting healthier snacks for my late night cravings, but that has not helped either. The only workaround I have discovered is to ignore the emptiness and go to sleep early.
I suspect that my late-night eating habit is connected to my emotions. But unpacking all of that is a lot of work, and my energy is drained by the end of the day. Thus, I must ponder this issue when my mind still works. I need to listen to the inner wisdom of the Spirit, ask questions, wait, learn, and take notes. My recurring hunger is a symptom of the emptiness within me that cannot be filled with food alone. I am dependent on God for sustainable sustenance. Nothing less will hit the spot.
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