It is so easy to get caught up in day to day life.  We have so many things to do and so many places to go.  We forget to stop and just take in the awesomeness of God.  Besides, he is the reason we have this life! We take for granted that his is faithful, full of grace, and just IS.  It is so important to make time each day to spend time with our Father.  If a stranger literally saved your life wouldn't  you take the time to get to know them and spend the rest of your life thanking them? Would you have a new outlook on life? As Christ followers we are given a second chance at life & have the opportunity to live it as God intended! It is so easy to fall back into the old routine of living our lives for us & doing what we want to do. Besides, isn't it easier that way? News flash.... no one said this was going to be a breeze.  Our relationship with the Lord is like any other relationship you might have, it takes work.  But we are hardwired to do it.  Don't you know that when you have that empty feeling in your soul.. that loneliness even when you are surrounded by loved ones? That is the Lord crying out for you! That purse, those shoes, a car, or that drink might temporally dull the ache but it always comes back. Only the Lord can fill you completely!

Romans 12:2  "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will."

My prayer today:  

Lord, please fill me with your spirit. I desire to live my life in your presence and to be an example to others of the power of your Love.  I want your light to shine so brightly through me that others stop dead in there tracks in awe.... because they will know that it is through Your Glory that I am now the person that you have always known I could be! I love you & am so glad to have you back in my life!