SW: The Word We Eat, The Life We Become

“When you internalize—or ingest—God’s Word, you become God’s Word.” - Lauren Brewer

Since I was a young girl, I’ve heard the phrase, “You are what you eat, from your head to your feet.” I’ve even heard the catchy song that goes along with it. It was meant to teach us that our bodies respond directly to the foods we consume. If we feed ourselves a mixture of unhealthy food or junk food, our systems won’t function at their best. We end up feeling tired, sluggish, and unmotivated. But when we nourish our bodies with healthy food—like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—we experience greater energy, clarity, and balance.

The same is true when it comes to spiritual nourishment.

When we feed our spirits with the Word of God—daily, consistently, and with intention—we begin to feel the difference. The Scriptures don’t just inform us; they transform us. Digesting God’s Word means more than skimming a few verses. It’s about lingering with it. Letting it settle into our hearts. Letting it renew our minds. Letting it become us.

📖 “Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I bear your name, Lord God of Armies..” — Jeremiah 15:16 (CSB)

The Word becomes part of the very fiber of who we are. We begin to reflect the heart of God, not just in our prayers, but in our daily decisions. It becomes the way we speak, the way we respond, the way we love. We become living testimonies, walking examples of the Word at work.

Just as physical food sustains the body, the Word sustains the soul. And just like a poor diet can lead to weakness, a neglected spiritual life can leave us vulnerable—spiritually weary, emotionally drained, and disconnected from purpose.

But when we commit to daily Scripture reading, when we invite God’s Word to dwell richly within us (Colossians 3:16), we are filled with divine strength. Wisdom begins to flow. Peace becomes our portion. And our spiritual immune system is fortified.

This is more than Christian living. This is transformation.
This is not just reading—it’s receiving.
Not just hearing—it’s eating.
Not just knowing—it’s becoming.

Let us feast on the Word of God like our lives depend on it—because they do.
Let us trade fast food for faith food.
Let us ingest His Word and reflect His image.

Final Thought

What we consume—physically and spiritually—shapes who we become. Let’s choose to feast on what gives life. May we not only read God’s Word but also receive it, digest it, and let it transform us from the inside out. Because when His Word lives in us, we begin to live more like Him.

As always, remember that I love you and I want you FREE IN CHRIST. 

Peace and blessings.