“God’s loving eye”

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8

Verse Reflections:  I grew up in a small town.  It seemed my Mother always knew I was in trouble before I did.  Her “loving eye” was on me at all times through my teachers, my principal, my friend’s parents, my Sunday School teachers, even the pool manager.  So… I seldom stepped out of the box without being totally aware of the fact that I was going to get in trouble.   And I always did.  The one time I “stole” a couple of grapes and ate them at the grocery store (they were loose so I reasoned) Mom made me go to the manager and tell him.  He was very stern and gave me a lecture about how these were paid for by the store and the store would lose money if people stole from them.  Looking back I am sure Mr. Keisler and Mom shared a twinkle as they taught me the life lesson I would never forget.  I learned so much from my Mother, the teacher.  I think of God in this same way.  God is always gently and sometimes firmly instructing me.  If I get off the path, He reminds me that He has cleared a path for me and when I step off that path I run the risk of stumbling over the obstacles that have not been removed from that path.  He has instructed us about the foods to eat.  The story of Daniel clearly shows us the strength that eating God’s pure foods gives our spirit and our bodies.  He is able to bless us when we follow His instructions.  He counsels us with His loving eyes on us.  He knows we mean well but He also knows when we eat a ton of sugar and wear our pancreas out He cannot protect us from diabetes.  When we eat 6,000 calories a day, He cannot protect us from weighing too much.  When we consistently drink alcohol or take drugs to relax He cannot protect us from addiction and the consequences that follow.  He has told us what to do.  He loves us and watches us every minute of every day.  The least we can do is to listen and act.

Prayer:  Lord, continue to instruct me, continue to teach me in the way I should go.  You have Your loving eye on me and I invite You to speak loudly, to remind me of what is healthy for my body, my mind, my spirit.  I know I sometimes sabotage the beautiful plans You have for me by being unhealthy even when I know better.  Bless my choices today.  Thank You for the role model that Daniel was.  I might not face down a real lion today but I’m sure that are some teeth that will come my way.  Give me the power that health allows me.  Give me the power to listen to Your guidance.  I hear You and I claim the love that You have for me that makes me WANT to follow Your teaching. I love the fact that Your loving eyes will be on me today.  I know that I will remember that when I make my eating choices today.  Have a beautiful day, keep watching and teach on.  I am listening today.