Hold The Mayo

[245 words] “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8). Have you ever noticed the clever slogans at fast food chains? The concept each restaurant seeks to portray is that the customer is in complete and total control. For example, Burger King invites customers to come and “have it your way.” Wendy’s encourages patrons to “do what tastes right,” while Taco Bell bids their clientele to “think outside the bun” and “live mas” (live more) by choosing a burrito or taco over a hamburger. Quite often, these catchphrases become ingrained in our culture. Now, consider how frequently these “slogans” mirror everyday life. Regarding spiritual matters, many choose to “have it their way” by embracing lifestyles that contradict God’s will. Rather than “tasting and finding the Lord to be gracious” (1 Peter 2:3). Others make the choice to “think beyond…