Is the Bread of Life Low Carb?

[WWJDthrume]

I was driving down the highway coming home from a speaking engagement in PA and enjoying a New England delicacy-a cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee and a toasted bagel. The coffee was so good. The gas stations that sell Dunkin Donuts coffee don't quite have it right but the original Donut shops do. The bagel was perfection-perfectly toasted and freshly made. I was grateful for the food. I had been stuck in a traffic jam the night before and dinner came from a drive up window and was forgetful. I got stuck in 2 more traffic jams and at midnight decided to stop at a motel, get some sleep and leave early the next morning.

So at 6 AM I was back on the road enjoying the breakfast and thanking God for it. Then I started wondering why I don't eat bagels more often. They taste so good. I guessed maybe they were too high in carbs.

Carbs used to be good for us according to dietitians. Eat plenty of carbs. Fat is your enemy. Carbs are your friend. But then Fat was OK, but Protein was your real friend and Carbs were the enemy. It can get confusing when Carbs, Fat and Protein are all seen as the enemy. What is good for us? Of course a balanced diet is best. Moderation is the best way to go. There isn't a magic food that will make you healthy, smart and make CMKX soar to .26 this week.

I wondered if the Bread of Life is low carb? I am not sure I know the answer to that, but the bread of life is good for us. If we eat the bread of life we will never be hungry again. Advice form dietitians may change but Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.

I want to end this grace note with a song I re-wrote the lyrics to. If you remember the song the 'Too Fat Polka' this is a re-write sung to that melody with new words.


The Refigerator Polka (lyrics by Debi Kiontke)
sing to the tune of 'The Too Fat Polka'

I had a void within my life I tried to fill with pie.
I'd sit around and sigh, why oh me oh my.
Candy, Cake, Ice Cream and soda,
were my four food groups and I confess,
that I ate, enough to feed the troops.

I felt bloated, I felt sickly, but the pie called...
come and eat me quickly..

I had a void within my life I tried to fill with cake,
that was a big mistake, my zippers all did break.
Chocolate frosting could not smooth the rough spots in my life,
I could not solve my problems with a fork and knife.

Did my problems go away? How likely is that?
Or did they just grow big? And did I just get fat?
Denying pain and sin, did not help me to win.
Victory over it, not one litle bit, No, No, No...

I had a void within my life that nachos couldn't fix,
nor potato stix, not even chocolate chips.
When life's a bitter sandwich and each day's another bite,
I need to turn to Jesus when things aren't going right.

I felt bloated, I felt sickly, but the pie kept calling,
come and eat me quickly.

I had a void within my life, a hunger deep inside,
It nibbled at my pride and would not be denied.
When problems piggy piled like Pork Ribs on my plate,
I finally turned to Jesus why did I hesitate?

Cause only Jesus can feed, that hunger deep within.
He's teaching me to face, my problems, pain and sin.
If it's peace your looking for, then shut the freezer door.
There is no hope in there. Only cold despair. Oh turn to Christ.

I had a void within my life I tried to fill with cake.
That was a big mistake. My zippers all did break.
Chocolate frosting could not smooth the rough spots in my life.
I could not solve my problems with a fork and, with a fork and,
fork and, fork and knife.


God Bless and if the bread of Life is our only overindulgence we should do well.

Grace-Debi

[adahmarie]

Hi Debi, Your message was right on target for me....God has been speaking to me about priorities, and to obey the Word of God. For me that sometimes overlooked lack of obediance...gluttony.....can slip in unnoticed...sort of what Christians like to think of as acceptable sin...ha, ha.....but our wonderful God is so patient with us. A good fast unto the Lord, now and then is a wonderful way to clear our thoughts and mind, and to seek the direction of our God.

Other priorities, such as the daily reading of God's Holy Word, and the meditation on that Word, and a daily time of prayer...............that should be done with the very best part of each day. These spiritual exercises should come before any other activities.

Spending time on the Christian Traders website....albeit, it is a wonderful place to visit and share with other believers in Christ Jesus, should not come before seeking God's wisdom for each day, and thanking Him for his many blessings. Before we even get out of bed in the morning we need to put on the "full armor of God", and ask God to lead and guide our activities.

Having raised four wonderful children and now with eleven grandchildren....I have many to remember in prayer each day. I must never become to busy to lift their names to my Heavenly Father, and to ask Jesus to be with them throughout their day.

My prayer is that I will not get things out of order, but will do all things in a manner pleasing to God. Not allowing anything...to take first place in my life. Even seemingly "good" things. Thanks for reminding us in a unique way.....to keep God first in my life.

Blessings, Terry