Friday, January 24, 2025

 He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3;30

 As a type 2 diabetic, I have to pay close attention to my sugar and carbohydrate intake. Bread is one of my favorite things to eat, as it goes with almost everything. If you’ve ever read the label on bread, it’s loaded with carbs and will raise that blood sugar with 1 single slice. Lately, I’ve discovered this low carb bread that has helped me maintain sugar levels. It’s still bread, still has the same ingredients, it’s just a thinner slice, cutting the carb count almost in half.

 In today’s verse, John the Baptist, made this statement that, “He (Jesus) must increase, but I must decrease. You might be asking what a slice of bread has to do with today’s verse, and to be honest I don’t have a clue myself, but I’m going to let God take control of my fingers on the keyboard and explain.

 A healthy Christian is one who sets aside time, throughout the day, to recognize the presence of God in his/her life. Through prayer, bible reading, and focusing on spiritual thoughts, a child of God can actively take in the wisdom of God. The result of this process is a life reflecting the true characteristics of God’s Son, Jesus Christ.

 Let’s face it, our fleshly bodies are prone to worldly thoughts, lustful pursuits, and prideful living. This happens when we are self-absorbed in pleasing ourselves with the temporary pleasures of the world. According to God’s word, things of this world are an enemy to Him (James 4:4).

 Thus, less of me and more of God. By focusing on the intake of God’s nourishing resources, we can easily shape the world around us with the touch of His light, shining through us. Like that thinner slice of bread, it’s still YOU, just you in a different manner, less of the world and more of God! Try a slice of Heaven today by focusing on less of the world and more of what God offers you: peace, love, joy, and abundant grace and mercy that saves your soul. God bless!

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