Greetings and Salutations,

Another grey day in our neck of the woods.  Although as I drove east on the other side of town I was given a quick glimpse of yellow light coming through the clouds. 

It is nice to know there is still a sun up there.

It is quiet here today, just me, Blaze and the cats – all of which are asleep.

Carla will be home soon with a few honey do’s for me, I will be getting started on them in a few minutes so at least she can see I am trying......  (-:

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“The Scriptures declare, "Abram fell on his face" as the Lord talked with him (Genesis 17:3). Abraham was reverent and submissive. Probably there is no better picture anywhere in the Bible of the right place for mankind and the right place for God. God was on His throne speaking, and Abraham was on his face listening!”  A.W. Tozer

Genesis 17:3-4  KJV  “And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,

⁴ As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.”

As Christians, we have such a close relationship with God the Father that we sometimes take Him for granted.

He is not our buddy, He is God.  We need to focus when we pray, when we talk to Him and give Him the honor do His position.

No there isn’t a problem with saying quick prayers of praise, thanksgiving or needing help.  He would rather we contact Him than not.  But that isn’t enough for our spiritual growth.

All too often we don’t spend enough time just being with Him.  Listening to Him with the exclusion of all others, no talking, no texting, no phone, TV or radio, just concentrating on who He is and understanding that we ARE in the presence of God, not some fishing, golfing, hunting, etc. buddy.

Going into a court room we must stand for the judge as he enters and leaves.  It is a sign of respect and understanding that this is his courtroom and he IS the judge who will pass judgement on those entering it.

If a person doesn’t show respect for the judge and his court room they can find themselves in jail being held for contempt of court.

God deserves far more respect, far more honor than a judge or even the highest position in the land. 

We need to remind ourselves sometimes that God is the Creator and has the power of life or death over everyone in this world.

He Created the universe; He sent His Son to be a Sacrifice for us; we owe Him homage and honor more than anything He created.

When we take the time to worship and praise Him, not in a rote sense but an on the spot conversation with Him, we find that we grow spiritually and can accomplish more things in our day.

Later, Art (-: