It's important that we give attention to the nourishment of our spirit just as we do that of our physical body. One's spirit must be fed daily with a healthy and balanced diet. There were two adjectives that described this necessary diet: healthy and balanced. In order for our spirit to grow and mature, it's important that we are in tuned with the spirit that lives within us. So many Christians are so bogged down with religiosity (I used to be one of them), that it become difficult for them to answer simple questions when an inquiry is made. Instead of just out right answering the question, "What do you like to do for fun?", they search their mental Rolodex for something highly spiritual to say.
Ever notice that these type of people lack friends, or associates; for that matter? No one wants to be around someone who is constantly quoting scriptures, and turning every practical response into one of a spiritual nature. This segues perfectly into the need for a BALANCED spiritual diet. We must have our daily helping of God's word (both logos and rhema), but then be willing to see what else nurtures our inner being. Everything is not spiritual! If you enjoy swimming, swim; if it's dancing while singing at the top of your lungs; have at it. It's time that we realize that being a chosen child of the Creator is joyous and not burdensome. It's time that we as Christians be honest with ourselves and stop all the religious mumbo-jumbo. It's not a good look for those that we are trying to win into the kingdom.
As Christians we must remain HERE ON EARTH! Therefore, it's very possible to answer practical questions with a practical answer, and still maintain our spiritual integrity. Jesus did it all the time while He was on earth. Furthermore, notice that this was precisely what the Pharisees were constantly corrected about by Jesus. They wanted to sound and look spiritual, but had no real solution for earthly inquires. How is saying "Go and be thou filled" really going to help someone who is starving. Yes, it sounds good but talk is FREE!
Stop playing yourself people and realize that those things that you enjoy doing are the result of desires placed within you from the beginning of time. The enemy only distorted them so that they would accomplish sinful acts. Therefore, take back your desires and those things close to your heart; doing and enjoying them for the worship and honor of God. Once you do this, you will be more mindful of the things that you allow to feed your spirit. Moreover, you will realize those things that SUPER RELIGIOUS PHARISEES claim to be "ungodly" are really what you require to maintain balance in your life.
Turn on your jazz music, relax, go out dancing, watch a movie, complete an unfinished task, sing songs at the top of your lungs, whatever! But, know that it is necessary to feed your spirit the Word; and the Holy Spirit will daily reveal those practical things in life that will bring spiritual joy as well.
Holla!
Nikki D
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