Bad Fuel

“It’s what we trust in but don’t yet see that keeps us going.” (2 Corinthians 5:7 MSG)

 

Impure gasoline can diminish the overall performance of your automobile. Dirt, dust, or water in fuel can clog up the injectors and filters. This results in loss of power and acceleration. Over time, contaminants can cause severe damage to the engine. 

 

Impure fuel can be damaging to our bodies as well. We have trained our palates to crave foods and drinks that are damaging to our health. This seems counterintuitive. Why would we self-sabotage our well-being? Some patterns of behavior become so entrenched in our psyche that we cannot unshackle ourselves from them. 

 

Similarly, bad fuel can be damaging to our souls. When we are propelled by anxiety, pride, greed, resentment, or rage, our spirits become contaminated. It is good to feel, accept, and express our emotions. However, we need to remind ourselves that there are realms beyond our senses. Faith is the assurance that God is working on things outside of our sphere of perception. When we consistently fill our souls with the pure fuel of trust, we are empowered and energized. Our thoughts, choices, and behaviors become saturated with confidence in God’s providence. 

 

Lord, let me operate from a place of trust in You.