Wings & Bible study

Yum.

Lord,

Tonight's my favorite meal:

Chicken wings and wing chips!

Eating wings reminds me of studying the Bible.

When I eat wings,

I savor every bite.

I pull the bones apart.

I use every bit of sauce:

Garlic Parmesan, Teriyaki, and Buffalo 

too name a few.

I especially like the buffalo heat, often saying,

"If I'm not sweating, I'm not eating."

I lick my fingers and make a mess of the napkin.

It's the reason wings come with a wet wipe!

Lord,

Thank you for chicken wings!

Lord,

You know I liken Bible study to eating wings.

Digging into the story 

paying attention to the details

and even noting what's left out.

I like to copy the words onto a separate page

and pull the words apart

looking at the original language

seeking to understand the wider meaning of the words.

Surrounding myself with lots of translations, looking for the differences.

"If I'm not challenged, I'm not studying."

My paper ends up covered in highlights,

connecting lines, and questions in the margins.

Like eating wings,

Bible study is best 

in community with others

with a variety of backgrounds and points of view.

It makes for a richer fuller

flavor and experience.

At the end, I lean back in my seat

filled, contented,

knowing what is meant by,

"Taste and see that the Lord is good!"

-Psalm 34:8a

Amen