Pass the Canteloupe
03 Mar 2009 1 Comment
I have two sons. One loves the foods that are good for you: veggies, fruits and the like. The other prefers PB&J, mac & cheese, cheese & cheese. I think it’s obvious that there is a huge difference between the nutrition values of the foods there.
Earlier last week, Mr. PB&J, comes home from school and asks for cantaloupe. WHAT? I was shocked! He rarely asks for fruits or veggies. My heart jumped for joy. PB&J boy craved something healthy! WOO HOO — Let’s go shopping!!
As my feet hit the ground, I remembered the food and nutrition class he was taking at school, so I figured it had something to do with that (it did). I explained to him that cantaloupe wasn’t in season and the discussion was over.
Last night at supper, it became evident that Mr. PB&J was sick. He was born with respiratory problems and still struggles, so when he starts to get sick, we have to be very proactive to keep it from turning to pneumonia.
I tucked him into bed, and again he asked for cantaloupe. I was puzzled. He then explained that cantaloupe is good for your immune system. It helps your body keep away and fight illness. Ahhh…now it makes sense.
Pass me the cantaloupe!
PRAYER is like cantaloupe. That is why in his first letter to the Church of Thessalonica, Saint Paul explained that we are to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Truly, it is a powerful tool the Lord has given us to fight off illness (sin/satan).
Think about it. If you are conversing with the Lord (praying), can satan be luring you? Maybe, but it certainly makes it a lot more difficult.
Does this mean to be at church all day? To be kneeling all day? To be in the closet all day? To be on the roof all day? (Hey, some people go to strange places to pray so I had to throw that out there!)
Wherever you go to spend your quiet time with Jesus, praying unceasingly doesn’t mean that you have to be there 24/7/365.
WHEW, right?
It does mean to include Him in everything. Asking Him what He thinks. What should I wear today Lord? Does my butt look big, Lord? LOL (sorry, had to throw that out there!)
The point is, He desires to be a part of everything that you are doing. Even if you are concentrating on a big project. Just an awareness that He is there with you brings Him praise, honour and glory — THAT is a form unceasing prayer.
When Jesus is a part of everything you are doing, satan most certainly does not have a foothold and you will stay out of the pit! It’s kindof your insurance plan, but you have to play an active roll.
Jesus says, “pray without ceasing and honour Me; keep Holy My Name; I Jesus am with you“
Pass the cantaloupe!
