100% Natural

I am currently participating in my church's modified fast that encourages us to not only grow closer to God, but also to eat healthier. It consist of fruits, vegetables, and modified preparation of fish and chicken. No fried foods are allowed, no sweets, and no additives or preservatives. Are you feeling my pain yet? :)

Well, I finally broke down to go grocery shopping. Did you know that it cost more to eat healthy than not? It was an eye opening experience for me. What was even more revelatory was the fact that there were quite a few items that were labeled 100% Natural.

Interesting....

As I was overwhelmed with excitement of all these wonderful foods that were "Natural", I began to read the ingredients. Well, to my dismay, all the excitement that was formed reading the front of the package, was quickly squashed as I read the ingredients. Some of these labels contained salt, sugar, enriched flour, artificial flavor, artificial colors, and on and on. How dare these companies get me all worked up over nothing!

Wouldn't you know that some people are walking around the same way? Their outer appearance says, "I am 100% natural, no artificial colors or flavors", but once you read the ingredients (get to know them) you find out something totally different. Our purpose in life is not to put on masks and facades playing make believe to people we meet, but to live as we were created - no preservatives or artificial stuff.

Today, let someone see you for face value. Allow them to see how your ingredients match your label (what's really inside). Let them experience the natural you.