Better than Morning Coffee...Really!

Coffee has some great benefits for our health and well-being, but Scripture is even better. Compare these lists.

"Due to its worldwide popularity, coffee is probably the greatest source of antioxidants in the global diet.... it may just be the super-food of the century."(1) 

According to numerous studies, coffee: 
1. Lowers the risk of death. 
2. Helps prevent some cancers. 
3. Lowers susceptibility to type 2 diabetes. 
4. Helps protect the brain from dementia. 
5. Stimulates DNA molecules in muscles with effects similar to exercise. 

I was thinking about the pleasure of a cup of coffee and the pleasure of reading the Bible. So I decided to write a similar list for the Scripture. 

God's Word:

1. Lowers our risk of eternal death (Romans 1:16).

 2. Helps prevent "spiritual cancers" like bitterness (Hebrews 12:15).

 3. Lowers our susceptibility to "spiritual diabetes" by keeping us from feeding on sugar-coated truth (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

 4. Protects and renews our minds (Romans 12:2). And the Bible can help with brain health as well.

5. Stimulates our spiritual DNA, exercising and building our faith (Romans 10:17). 

Yep! The Bible is my "cuppa joy" and that's better than my morning cuppa joe! 
  
(1) 9 Amazing Benefits of Coffee
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Coffee has some great benefits for our health and well-being, but Scripture is even better. Compare these lists.





Coffee has some great benefits for our health and well-being, but Scripture is even better. Compare these lists.

Bible Love Notes

20 comments:

  1. Pam WilliamsAugust 8, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    And when you taste it you know that the Lord is good! I enjoyed this very much this morning.

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 13, 2013 at 8:40 AM

      Great Scripture reference to support this thought, Pam. Thanks for sharing it. "Taste and see that the Lord is good." Psalm 34:8

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  2. Chris August 8, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Looooooooove this post!!
    Awesome! Well done and inspiring, too!

    Thank you

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  3. living from glory to gloryAugust 8, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Loved it!! I need coffee, but I know I need His Word more!! I pinned the quote you had with the picture. Gail, you have a wonderful day, and enjoy your coffee and His Word!
    Blessings, Roxy

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 8, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      Thanks, Roxy.
      Have a blessed day and enjoy your coffee and your Bible!
      : )

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  4. Meghan CarverAugust 8, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    I didn't know of those benefits of coffee, Gail. But amen to the benefits of the Bible!

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 8, 2013 at 11:31 PM

      I was surprised by some of these benefits of coffee too, Meghan. And I join you in that Amen!
      Bless you,
      Gail

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  5. INEZ FOREMANAugust 9, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    This is so true, there has been times when I did not sleep due to just staying up reading my Bible. And not needing to take a nap, amazing with God's word can do for us. No coffee has every given me the energy that could compare. And you just can't beat knowledge of scripture.
    Thank you for sharing.
    God bless,
    Inez

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 13, 2013 at 8:38 AM

      So the Bible is your caffeine! : )
      Cute analogy, Inez.
      Thanks for sharing it.

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  6. MindyAugust 10, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I am not a coffee drinking gal, tea for me, but what strength to read scripture in the morning. Thankful to God for his Word!

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 13, 2013 at 8:37 AM

      My husband is with you on that one, Mindy. He loves his tea with cream. Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. Debbie TAugust 12, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    What a fun post to read! I'm a BIG coffee fan and appreciate knowing the benefits of drinking coffee. They are definitely nothing compared to knowing the love of Christ! But it sure is fun to drink coffee while I'm studying the Word!

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  8. Ashley LeeAugust 13, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Visiting from Titus Tuesday link up! && I have to say this post is the best! I love coffee. & I love drinking it while reading my Bible. There are benefits to both! :P

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 13, 2013 at 8:36 AM

      I so agree, Ashley. There's something soothing and invigorating about both!
      Thanks for stopping by.
      Gail

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  9. Linda at Apron Strings & other thingsAugust 14, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    I do like my morning cuppa, especially when paired with my Bible. Thanks for helping get my mornings a jumpstart, Gail :)

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  10. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Love this! I've had to give up coffee due to pregnancy and breastfeeding and have missed that warm, cozy feeling that if brings. Thanks for the reminder that God provides all we need, not a cup of coffee!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 2, 2021 at 8:09 AM

    Another great devotional! Thank you for the encouragement and the good work you do!

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  12. ckmeadorFebruary 2, 2021 at 12:43 PM

    This post hit all the points for my morning time with the Lord. I will have to print this out. It was food for my soul. I rejoice with everyone who is blessed by this devotional. Have a wonderful day!

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