Smelling Salts

The villagers turned Lot’s wife into a limited-edition rim for margaritas.

Genesis 19:26 says Lot’s wife looked back at the burning city and instantly became a pillar of salt. Which raises many questions, the first being: how long did Lot keep walking before he realized dinner was now pre seasoned.

Lot’s wife didn’t turn back out of rebellion. She turned back out of attachment. Out of nostalgia. Out of wanting just one more look at what God already moved on from.

Sometimes the most dangerous thing in your spiritual life is not the fire behind you. It is the memories you refuse to stop seasoning.

Questions for the Week and Strong:

1. What burned out chapter of your life are you still seasoning like it might taste good again?

2. If your past turned to salt today, would you hoard it or finally let it go?

3. What have you glanced back at so often that even heaven is tired of watching you check the rearview mirror?

This Week in Prayer and Unnecessary Seasoning:

Lord, there is an ongoing attempt to season the future with things You already set on fire. Please confiscate the salt shaker. Amen.