Psalm 63:5: “My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.”
This is such a beautiful verse for a soul such as mine. A soul that struggles with food. A soul that uses food to satisfy longings that have nothing to do with hunger.
The psalmist is proclaiming to be satisfied with the LORD, soul-satisfied. I want to learn to be that satisfied with the Lord, the kind of lingering pleasure in Him.
I know when I’ve had a really great meal, with tasty food, well-cooked, well-seasoned. I know the kind of lingering delight that stays with me. Lip-smacking, finger-licking, yummy-in my tummy goodness. A meal I might remember for days. A meal I want to repeat again.
That is the kind of satisfaction.
Chew on this for awhile (pun intended!): In order to have soul filling God goodness, I have to give my lips and mouth something else to do besides eating. Instead of “smacking” my lips should be singing! Instead of chewing, my mouth should be praising!
This week, I hope and pray that each of you, my dear friends, will be able to find some healthy substitutes for the habits that get you side-tracked. Search God’s word and find a verse, like I did here, and cling to the hope you find.
Share it and pass on the blessings!
Love and peace, Vicki
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