How's Your Appetite?

How’s Your Appetite?

If you have ever been in the hospital or been sick, you’ve probably been asked, “How is your appetite?” Have you ever wondered why they are asking you this question? Really, there is a good reason for this. Many times having a poor appetite can point toward much bigger problems. Often when a person has cancer or another serious illness, one of the signs pointing toward the illness is a poor appetite. 

How is your spiritual appetite? Do you have a hunger for the word? Do you find yourself wanting to talk about, read about, and listen to others talk about the Lord all of the time? Do you find yourself talking to the Lord throughout the day and wanting to be near to Him every moment that you can? Are you excited when you find yourself surrounded by others that feel the same way?

If your answer to most of these questions is “No”, then you may have a problem with your spiritual appetite. We all struggle with this from time to time, but if you’ve completely lost your hunger for the Lord, then this may be the first sign that your spiritual life is in danger. Sadly, it’s true, losing your spiritual appetite can lead to eternal death if you don’t seek the proper treatment. Luckily, there is a way to be saved! First, seek the Lord and spend time with Him every day. Just like medicine is prescribed to be taken multiple times a day, prayer should be also. The Lord has written His own prescription for you: it’s called the Bible. Be sure to read it very carefully and follow its words. Lastly, spend time loving others, giving of your time and your heart. When you help others and show them love then the Lord is able to work through you. There is no better way to draw closer to Him than this. The Lord's "prescription" can improve your spiritual appetite and save your eternal life!

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.”

Matthew 5:6