Fast Food or Daily Manna?

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The am/pm mini-market on Grant Line Road just off hywy 99 outside of Elk Grove, California is the happening spot on a Friday afternoon. Working men. White-haired couples. Moms with kids. Road warriors like us. If the owners charged everyone a fee just to walk in the door, the could retire by Sunday. Okay, slight exaggeration but no doubt hundreds of people frequent this purveyor of potato chips, ice cream bars, beer and the ever important bathroom on their way to wherever.

A few miles down the road at an intersection to nowhere is Hot Dog Island, proud home of the 1/2 pound hot dog (or was that 1/4 pound?). This time of year, there's not much here on a a regular basis except for two sets of white plastic tables and chairs. The beauty of Hot Dog Island is that it's mobile. Just hitch up the trailer and move on out. Go with the flow.

The link between these two businesses is arguably quick and tasty but unhealthy food. Why are we so attracted to things (and people) that aren't good for us? It sometimes causes me to question my own ability to make choices. I am grateful for a God who consistently makes unerringly perfect choices for my life. I am grateful for a God who knows what I need to stay healthy on a daily basis. Now if I would just pay attention and listen to Him.

Lord, you know that fast food is quick and easy, but I thank You for the life-giving manna of Your Word.