STUFFED
Today's reading: Deuteronomy 32-34

"But Israel soon became fat and unruly; the people grew heavy, plump and stuffed! Then they abandoned the God who had made them; they made light of the Rock of their salvation." Deuteronomy 32:15 NLT

The Christmas cookies. The party foods. The 'only-at-the-holidays' appetizers. The rich desserts. The butter laden sweets.

Aaah, Christmas.

I've found myself smack-dab in the middle of this verse.

Instead of nibbling on the feast, I gorge. Instead of taking a little here and a little there, I load my plate.

And then I don't appreciate the goodies as much as I thought I would.

Like I do with God.

I seek Him when I need Him. I cry out for Him when I have a want. I spend time in His presence when I think about it.

Then I get what I want. Or, better yet, I get a whole lot more than I'd have ever dreamed I could have--and I forget Him.

I forget my Savior. My Redeemer. My Rock.

Fat. Unruly. Heavy. Plump. Stuffed. Uggh!