We should be careful about
where our food comes from. Sure, I guess these swans are designed to feed by
poking around in the mud at the bottom of an inky black lake. But we’re not! Over
the past few years I’ve become more diligent in trying to understand the food I
eat; though is true to say my perseverance is often governed by my emotional
well-being and the quick fix of processed food. My focus quite recently was
upon a cancer recovery diet and also understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I’ve
never had a weight issue, so my aims lie elsewhere and I eat an organic
vegetarian diet, with fish and dairy. In practise I’m almost teetotal, drinking
limited coffee, fruit juice and as much bottled or filtered water as I can
manage. I’m really trying to limit my toxic intake whilst eating a fairly
balanced diet. I’m a newbie cook but I’m getting there.
A greater challenge is my
faith journey. And I must ask the obvious question… is Jesus truly at the
centre of my life and do I really care about the needs of others more than my
own? Then, what about my inner purity? I rarely watch TV and few movies as they
lead me down a pathway I don’t want to walk. Too much bad language, graphic
violence and sex. No way do I seek to condemn or judge others, that’s none of
my business; I just know I’m not strong enough to cope with regular exposure to
a lifestyle that’s not for me. No matter the entertainment value. I find it too
easy to become desensitised and accept unacceptable behaviour as normal. But
what am I feeding on? Do I really want to become like so many of the hero
figures portrayed in such media? Or do I want to become more like Jesus and
prepare myself for a life in eternity… in heaven there’ll be no bad language,
violence or sex in our entertainment. For some reason it seems that such
content is not just acceptable, but necessary, and much as I might enjoy it I
know it’s not good for me. A bit like too many cream cakes with pizzas and beer
and whatever…
Matthew 4:4 ‘Jesus
answered, “It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every
word that comes from the mouth of God.”’ (NLT)
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