Solid Food

Brynna is six months old and she is experiencing solid foods for the first time. Of course, she still gets her formula but this girl loves her food! She is now able to smell and taste things that she never knew existed before. And as a mom, it is so fun to watch! Some foods, like rice cereal, evoke a negative response as indicated by her refusal to open her mouth and take in the food. Sweet potatoes, on the other hand, are met with an open mouth and grasping hands. Brynna is no longer satisfied with just formula. And why should she be? She has tasted food and it tastes good!

I have been dissatisfied with my spiritual life the last few months. The restlessness in my spirit was hard to describe and understand until recently. What I've come to realize is that I'm discontent with spiritual milk. I am discontent with being fed from the Word and not feeding myself from it. I have tasted spiritual food and it tastes good! And just like Brynna's experience, some things are wonderful and others I have to force down. Both satisfied a hunger, a deep rooted desire inside. 

I want more from my journey with the Lord. I want to know Him intimately so that I can experience Him and serve Him passionately, which is why I love inductive study so much. It takes me out of my self focus and helps me to focus on Him and study His Word for what it is rather than what I can gain from it. Of course, there is always application but it seems like the application is richer because I had to dig it out myself. I treasure what I've learned because I know God was talking directly to me through His Word. 

So, if you have never studied inductively, let me encourage you to move in that direction. Don't be intimidated by it. When I started, I was brand new mom and if I can do it, you can to.