“So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of God. For who can eat or enjoy anything apart from him?” Ecclesiastes 2:24-25 NLT
When he was just a puppy, it was hard to feed Famous fast enough. At meal time, he was ready for the food before it hit the bowl. And before I could put his dog food bag away he would have finished his portion in the bowl. He obviously had a need to eat and took great pleasure in it.
As he grew I also learned he was most satisfied when he had a purpose, whether that purpose was following a command, being gentle with children, or just being by my side. The worst thing for a dog or a human is to have no purpose, to exist from day to day for no reason.
These are God-given desires and pleasures. The secret is knowing that only God can provide for our physical and spiritual needs. He does so appropriately. If we try to usurp his supply, we may fall victim to avarice and gluttony. And, I do think these gifts are most enjoyable when we remember to give thanks to God for them.
Teach me, Father, to understand and appreciate the pleasures you have brought me. Help me share with others out of that abundance.
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