As I contemplate the concept of simplicity in the Christian walk and what that is supposed to look like for me I had a thought. Simplicity, affecting all areas of life, affects food and what you eat. I have always been one to stuff my face and to eat all the junk food within my reach. Of course, I still love food that tastes good but I think that there is more to food than that. I think it is where fasting comes into play in the Christian journey. Through fasting you are allowed an opportunity to focus solely on God and give up desires, even the desire to eat. You can freely trust God and know that you will eat again and that you will live through the hunger but only God can truly satisfy you. I had never thought about the fact that food really can become an idol. Our need of food and our desire for food are very different.
Need- to require something because it is essential or very important.
Desire- a strong feeling of wanting to have something.
I have recently been convicted of the idea of eating food as I need it and eating food as I want it. Though I don't think it is bad to enjoy good food and fellowship through that time with others and of course I am not suggesting an unhealthy lifestyle in anyway but actually choosing to live a healthy lifestyle. I have personally realized that eating to me has become so important that it has been placed over my relationship with my Savior and if He is to be in control of my life that includes everything in my life...even the food I eat.
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