I've worried about my lack of energy and decided that I need to continue to exercise throughout this year--even though I know that will use precious calories. But on each of the last two evenings I put in 45 minutes on the elliptical without feeling I was pushing it. The Olympic coverage helps!
During the noon hour on campus, the Eucharist is available daily. The word "Eucharist" is taken from the original Greek word (εὐχαριστία), used in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 11:23-24). It's the verb that tells us He "gave thanks" after breaking the bread. I actually prefer to call this sacrament, "Holy Communion". Our God is a God of relationship. Through the "Lord's Supper" we are reminded that He calls us to be in relationship with Him and each other. No one name can encompass the depth of this one spiritual act.
During the noon hour on campus, the Eucharist is available daily. The word "Eucharist" is taken from the original Greek word (εὐχαριστία), used in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 11:23-24). It's the verb that tells us He "gave thanks" after breaking the bread. I actually prefer to call this sacrament, "Holy Communion". Our God is a God of relationship. Through the "Lord's Supper" we are reminded that He calls us to be in relationship with Him and each other. No one name can encompass the depth of this one spiritual act.
This sacrament was especially meaningful to me today. With my belly so empty, there was something very special about accepting Christ's body and blood into my own body. That sounds kind of weird, I know. And, honestly, I really can't explain it. But knowing that the only nourishment to my body in an 18-hour period was the bread and juice of the Eucharist, also nourished my soul.
Don't get me wrong, each time I participate in Holy Communion I am moved. But this was different.
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13, NASB)
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