Do you ever feel like you get so caught up in the things of the world, the stuff, ride of life, that you forget that it’s not the point?
This morning as I sat in church, my mind whirling with deadlines and ideas, I sent up a desperate prayer asking my heavenly Father to show me how to not love this world so much.
As soon as I sent the prayer heavenward, I knew the answer. It’s so simple, really. If I fill my cup with Coke, there is no room for water.
Coke doesn’t quench my thirst. But because it tastes good, I go for the Coke. And the more I have, the more I want. And the next thing I know, I’ve gone all day without a glass of water.
And I’m left feeling sick and dehydrated and unsatisfied.
What I need is a tall glass of refreshing ice water. When I REALLY need is to make water my primary drink. Of course there’s nothing wrong with the occasional glass of Coke. But what I find is, when my thirst is quenched by the water, I really don’t even want the Coke so much.
And so it is with life. Jesus said unto them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will
never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst." ~ John 6:35
Couldn’t agree more.
This is a good post. Great symbolism!
That’s an excellent analogy. I wonder what side of the line blogging sits on. I’m thinking it’s coke. Cuz it’s definitely what I do when I should be studying scripture.
Amen.
And the Bread of Life doesn’t have any carbs.
🙂
Amen.
And the Bread of Life doesn’t have any carbs.
🙂
Amen.
And the Bread of Life doesn’t have any carbs.
🙂
Amen.
And the Bread of Life doesn’t have any carbs.
🙂
Great analogy! Happy Sunday!
What a powerful thought. It’s easy in this bloggy world to get bogged down with ‘coke,’ isn’t it?
I need the real thing. Thanks for reminding me.
Very true. Thanks for sharing. I needed to be reminded of this.
You go girl. Nice job on the analogy and the reminder!
So true. Good analogy. I love using simple daily life “thingys” to bring me back spiritually.
Have you been talking to my Mom? Confession: it may have been a week+ since I’ve had water.
Coming from mom, it’s a nag. From you, and with the imagery and analogy? Think I need a two-way overhaul…
Thank you for being a messenger. 🙂
I tagged you for a book meme over on my blog. Hope you can find some time to check it out. Hope you had a great weekend and by the way, you looked awesome on your big day in the city.
Thanks for that reminder. I have the same “vice”.
Wise words you speaketh today my friend, thanks!
I love your analogy, Jo-Lynne! So true. Since I have been drinking water to quench my thirst, I find myself wanting MORE water, as well 😉
Awesome post. Thank you for the reminder. I fill myself up with the “Coke” of life quite often too.
Loved it! AGREE agree! I am drinking water now matter of fact and only had ONE diet coke today! GOOD day for me as well!
You are so good with words! I need to fill up with more water myself – in both ways:)
AMEN
How fitting that I find your blog after linking here from another blog…all while looking for a dt. coke image to document my transition from coke to dt. coke. I guess it was really too much to ask of myself to transistion to water…LOL…but I figure I’m half way there ???
What a good reminder – thank you!
By the way, I have an award for you on my blog! 🙂
Woah. Awesome.
I really enjoyed that! Good insight.
Amen to that! I love your word picture and it is so true.
Amen to that! I love your word picture and it is so true.
Amen to that! I love your word picture and it is so true.
Amen to that! I love your word picture and it is so true.
Jo-Lynne… you are SO right.
Steph
Wow. BOY did I need to hear this!
So true. I just posted about this the other day…except my vice was break&bake cookies. The more I eat them, the more I think it should be a normal staple in my house. The only way to crave the good things is to actually, you know, start devouring the good things!
Great post!