God in food~

I don't know why it amazes me so when I am reminded how God is in Everything. You would think after a lifetime of "knowing" God. His presence. His grace. His blessings.  The way He shows up when I need Him....
I feel so foolish to admit that it is a new discovery for me to learn/realize how God shows up in food as well. I mean, if He IS in Everything. Then why is it a big shock to see that He encompasses all of my food choices?
As I told youguys in previous blogs Brian and I's main "baby-step" into lifestyle change is focusing on awareness. Really just: Mindful Eating.  What we have been experiencing lately is when we veer from the daniel plan it is pretty easy to return because we are awake to the choices we are making. Both of us will testify that within less than a month we feel better! Less tired, no cravings, satisfied, not hungry. It's amazing how much easier it is to resist temptations when your cravings are gone. Thoughts like that are what has opened my eyes to God's presence in our bodies in regard to food.
I am in Awe of the divine design.
How our bodies crave what is good for us.Yet when we ignore those good cravings and feed ourselves what we think we want in return the good cravings go mute.  Our "bad" cravings are disguised to satisfy when met. And they do satisfy.... for a insignificant moment. Then we crave more! Just like the devil designed~ The more we eat/drink the "bad" stuff the deeper we dig our own graves.
The alternative~ When we listen to the soft whispers of God's gentle encouragement.... Our body craves only what we NEED. Those good cravings nourish, sustain, and grow our bodies.
Have you ever noticed that when you are Really thirsty. Like after a big run or working outside on a super hot day...You crave water. Not tea, soda, beer, etc. When you drink that tall glass of water it feels like that was exactly what you needed. Because it WAS.
With this kind of awake awareness of food and beverage intake Brian and I are learning what God wants for us as far as diet goes. And the repercussions of those good choices is prompting a landslide effect for all our physical woes getting washed down the mountain.
It's a wonderful feeling!
Thank you Lord  =)
bami~