I am a picky eater and hate potatoes.  When I was a young child starting to eat real food, I ate nothing but mashed potatoes. My dad was concerned that I was not getting all needed nutrients, so he cut up vegetables and meats to mix with my serving of potatoes.  As a result, I quit eating potatoes.   I tried eating them over the years, but never really liked potatoes, except as French fries or potato chips. Before, I thought I needed to eat all foods even those I did not enjoy. Now I skip over undesirable foods and enjoy those I like.

Isaiah 55:2 is, “Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength?  Why pay for food that does you no good?  Listen to me, and you will eat what is good.  You will enjoy the finest food.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007)  This verse is talking about spiritual food. If I seek to fill my physical needs and ignore my spiritual needs, I will not be satisfied.  God feeds my spirit so I no longer have to seek excess food.  I crave and enjoy a variety of meats, vegetables and grains.

During this time of the year, there are many celebrations involving food.  I have learned to make choices when faced with a buffet of never ending food. I do not waste time or calories on foods I don’t enjoy eating.  Now that I listen to my body, I don’t eat as much food overall that I once did.  Sometimes, the main dish is something I do not care for at a social gathering.  Instead, I enjoy the side dishes.  If I am not hungry, I make the gathering about the people instead of food.  Food is a nice part of many gatherings, but the people are more important.  God has helped me to see that He has provided me with more than enough food.  I don’t have to eat everything that I see.