For growth in our spiritual life to be maintained, feeding is essential. Yet there are many Christians who put themselves on dangerous spiritual diets much of the time. Feeding involves taking in the word of God, chewing it over and allowing it to become part of us. And we can never do this by glancing over it and then forgetting it, any more than we become physically satisfied from glancing at a slice of bread.

‘The Lord is my shepherd; I shall want for nothing.’ Psalm 23

Repeat this over until you have it by heart. Think about it, imagine it; think of yourself as one of the sheep or lambs. Know that God cares, and looks after you constantly.

‘I love you, O Lord, my strength.’ Psalm 18

Our own love is fed by expressing our love for God. Say it regularly throughout the day, and you will find your love for God is like a pulse beating effectively in your life.

‘Hide me in the shadow of your wings.’ Psalm 17

As you chew on this through the day, you will find you are noticing God’s presence in the ordinary and the unexpected.

Feed on the truth that wherever you are and whatever you are doing, you are in reach of the almighty God of love.