Portion Control
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When I hear the word “portion” I immediately think of food – steaming, mountainous heaps of food. Tons of turkey, masses of mashed potatoes and cavernous servings of gravy all balanced precariously upon our forks, then eased into our yawning mouths with ease.
For some, Christmas is the season to overindulge. Portion control goes out the window, whether it’s an abundance of food, an excess of parties, the rush of year-end at work or an overdose on our credit card. Throw in an overextension on our emotions and we’ve got it all wrapped up in a package that’s sure to burst.
Where is the balance? How do we practice portion control, not only at Christmas, but also year round?
“…God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalm73:26 NIV).
Portion control is achievable when God is given the largest piece of our time. The more time we spend with God, craving His truth, and desiring what He desires, the more balance we will have in our lives.
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Add a generous helping of trust and obedience and we’ll almost never spread ourselves too thin. We will now have the ability to spiritually discern and prioritize circumstances as they unfold.
Let the scales tip and indulge in your relationship with Christ. The ensuing bond and inevitable blessing will be immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine. Jesus gives and Jesus takes away, yet it’s never too much or not enough. His portion is the only one that is sure to satisfy.
Lord,
Your word promises me that “God’s divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness…” (II Peter 1:3) . When I am overworked, stressed, or can hardly bear the pang of emptiness, may I remember that You are everything I need. Your divine power has given me everything I need. There are times when friends, family, co -workers and life will fall short, but You are everything. I take Your portion and fill myself up today. Thank you Lord. I pray this in Your name, amen.
Questions: Are you struggling with feelings of emptiness? What could be the first step you can take in order to take away the empty feeling?
About the Author Charlene Friesen
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charlene, thank you for the devotional. when I first realized the transformation that i was experiencing in my spiritual growth, i did feel much struggle, feelings of emptiness. it was all so hard to comprehend but as time went and trials continued, i realized that I wasn’t alone and my only solace was knowing that God was with me 24-7-365. the trials keep coming, and my faith keeps growing.
janet, I too, journal. have been since for almost 2 years now. as i started out the pages were filled with focusing on my physical, mental and emotional state. the last was spiritual state(where i felt i was as each day passed). today, when i describe any of the ‘states’, it’s rare that I don’t include the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. i journal favorite scriptures or scriptures that pertain to something significant at that particular time. the Lord is there always, that is a constant, but I find that the journaling is comforting as well. it’s my one on one with God(although He already knows what I’m going to write before it hits the paper). i’v come across a quote that i’d like to share with you. it reads: ”Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.”-James Buckham
God bless you with the peace and serenity He wants for you.
kanj
thank you
yes I am feeling empty and da..sick over fed etc. but just sitting still talking to the Lord reading my Bible and Jurnaling my thoughts has helped a great deal I just wrote a coupel encouraging note too. Just stopping and being alone with God has rested me from all the busy go go do do of the past few weeks we still have company and still alot of things to do but I’m feeling the peace and rest that only god can give.
this was a good devotional, thank you.