11/26/2025
“Gluttony is the enjoyment of food that has become untethered from contentment in God as the governing love of our life.”
John Piper
Gluttony occurs when food replaces the goodness of God as the source of satisfaction. Piper suggests that food or ANYTHING in EXCESS indicates a deeper unmet hunger for God and his glory. The solution is not to say “NO” to food but to say “YES” to Him by cultivating an appetite for the great things in our lives like time with Him, with others and in nature.
1 Corinthians 10:31 says whether we are eating or drinking or whatever ewe do…to do it all for the glory of God. I have pondered this truth often and know that gratitude and mindful feasting helps me with self control and contentment rather than overindulgence, guilt and health problems. In this world, It takes effort on our part but leads to freedom and blessing.
IF this time of the year is a struggle for you, try these 5 tips:
🙏Pray! Take time to give thanks for Gods provisions. We are blessed with an abundance of food that many around the globe wish they had.
🧠Practice awareness. Recognize when you are eating out of emotion, stress or habit rather than hunger. Try journaling!
💁♀️Focus on the “why.” Focus on eating for the glory of God instead of social pressures, appearance or escape. Take time to sit and break bread with others just like Jesus did. It’s a sweet pause we get to do 3 times a day.
🙅♀️Cultivate self control. It’s ok to be a little hungry and wait to sit at the table to eat. It’s also ok to say no to food pushers or seconds if you are full. Practice discipline. Cherish your body and care for it - God made it!
🫶Find a deeper satisfaction- seek satisfaction in God and relationships rather than food and other idols that may fill your mind with cravings for more.
May you give thanks and enJOY grocery shopping, cooking and eating around the table with loved ones this Thanksgiving! 🦃
