No Thank You, I'm Not Hungry

Ok, so I really couldn't think of anything to write this weeks at first. I really liked both of the readings, but just couldn't think of anything to say! The only thing that I really kept thinking of, and that really stuck out to me was Wesley's mention of gluttony in his sermon; "Is there a charter more despicable than even that of a liar? Perhaps there is; even that of an epicure. And are we not a generation of epicures? Is not our belly our god? Are not eating and drinking our chief delight, our highest happiness? Is it not the main study (I fear the only study) of many honorable men to enlarge the pleasure of tasting? When was luxury (not in food only, but in dress, furniture, equipage) carried to such an height in Great Britain ever since it was a nation?" This passage made me think a lot about how much I eat, and don't even realize it. Sometimes I'll just go stand in front of my closet, knowing that there is nothing there, but thinking that maybe if I just will a tasty snack to be there, it somehow will appear. In the grocery store it is nearly impossible to walk down the candy isle and not be tempted by something, or to walk through all of Wal Mart and not find at least one snack that I absolutely NEED for my dorm. Unless you really think about it, I don't think anyone actually understands how controlling food can be, and how close to being an idol it is. Gluttony is a certainly a sin, but until I'm reminded of it such as I was in Wesley's sermon, I don't think about it as much as I should. Now I find my self thinking every time I go to eat "am I really hungry, or am I just eating because I'm bored, upset, stressed, or even just want to taste something good?" It's amazing how meaningful and powerful just a few lines in a sermon can be!

Love, Susan :)

P.S. I commented on Amanda Gaster: Shine YOUR Light :)