“For many of us, daily living is so cumbersome that it completely drains our energy.  We feel tired and trapped by our many obligations.  So much so that it is often all we can do to just “maintain” the “minimum.”  How can we even think about applying ourselves toward fitness goals when we are starved for hope in every other area?  There are so many things we “should” and “shouldn’t” be doing, but we are simply too tired to face any of them.  So we eat.

In our dissatisfaction, we turn to food to provide the flavor–the spice in life that we are missing. Our food is always available and pleasing when emptiness presents itself.
When Jesus says in this verse, though is intriguing: ‘My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.’ He gives us valuable insight for gaining the fulfilled life.  It is not extra food or snacks that will replenish our energy or provide us with flavor.  Real nourishment comes for living in the center of God’s will for us

By devoting even a few moments per week to using our spiritual gifts and talents, we will find new joy in our created purpose.  Carrying out God’s plan for us bring a surprising amount of energy, and our cup becomes full and then runs over…

Today, Lord, please show me a piece of Your created purpose in me.  May I spend a few moments applying myself toward Your call on my life and finding new energy for the tasks at hand. My food, said Jesus, is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.”-John 4:34  Quote from Lose It For Life Day by Day by Stephen Arterburn.