Was having a little bit of indigestion due to overeating when I went to church today, so imagine my surprise when the sermon was on "avoiding gluttony". How apt.
Recently, I had a hard time controlling the amount of food I eat. No, am not pregnant. But my appetite has definitely increased by 30-40%. It's like even when I am not hungry, I will feel the urge to buy food and stuff it into my mouth, esp fried/oily stuff. I think that was what Rev Gan meant when he said "letting our desires run out of control".
The pleasure of eating is one of the blessings that God has given us. It is OK to eat. The bible talks about feasting in the context of a community/celebration. But it's different from gluttony i.e. eating without control or being satisfied . Our body is the temple of God, and we should glorify God with it.
Btw, having just finished reading the book which Faye gave me last year - Drawing Near by John Bevere. I confess I'd never thought I could finish the book (mainly because am not really a reader of christian books) but something inside urged me to do so. I haven't fully comprehend the messages behind but one thing is for sure - it provided a deeper understanding and I am hungry to know more.
I also recalled Faye saying that God is doing something in your heart and don't let this season pass you by just like that. Hence, have passed it on to Hwei whom I feel the same way towards. I'll just end with this song which I really like:
Holy Spirit, Come
Make my ears to hear
Make my eyes to see
Make my mouth to speak
Make my heart to seek
And my hands to reach out
And touch the world with your love
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