Nourish Your Soul : A 31-Day Challenge

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Brianna R Wasson
October 01, 2014

The first time I read it, my heart got excited at the prospect.

Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat!

Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.

Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?

Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. (Isaiah 55:1-2)

It’s God’s covenant promise to His people. Faithful God promised His children the richest of fare if we will just come. If only we will look for real food that will satisfy our souls.

The idea of soul satisfaction makes my heart jump inside. Makes my mind remember times when my soul has been nourished for real.

Sadly, that is not always the case.

I’d be embarrassed to admit how often I forget what real food is . . . the kind Jesus offers. The kind that doesn’t just pretend to give me fuel for my dailies but that actually nourishes.

Why spend money on what is not bread and your labor on what does not satisfy?

That’s why for the 31 days of October, I am challenging myself to nourish my soul, and I would love for you to join me in the mix of it.I am convinced that a large number of people who follow Jesus Christ have forgotten their souls’ need for real food.We do our quiet times in the morning and check it off our list. We pray when we sit down for a meal, but forget the One we’re talking to. Like rote spirit words that our souls haven’t quite gotten a hold of.

So let’s remember this month. Let’s go back to the true nourishment that Jesus Christ offered when He told us to come to Him.

Here’s how it will work:

  • Everyday in the month of October, I’ll post something that will hopefully challenge us to remember where to find it . . . True food. True drink. True nourishment for our souls.

  • Come back tomorrow, and find some more words that I pray will help point you to Jesus and real soul food.

  • Join the conversation. Something you’re finding that helps your soul breathe? C’mon, you can tell us. Anything. Please. Let’s act like a community that helps each other find true food for our souls. Let’s chat in the comments. Or on Facebook if you’d rather. (Follow me on Facebook at Brianna Wasson Writer.)

I’ll get things started by asking you a question. (Hint: Here’s your chance to join the conversation!! ) Is there a verse in the Bible that makes your heart jump and helps your soul breathe? Ok, so now it’s your turn.

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