REMEMBER ME? GOD

Ro 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.
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In the days of the prophets, no one was able to speak directly to God. They had to speak through the High Priests. When Jesus died on the cross, He gave us full access to the Father. We are no longer separated from Him. We have this option yet so many times a day can pass and we may not speak to the Father because of our busy minds that are focused on everything else. How many times we take our ability to have a relationship with the Father for granted, or forget to praise Him for all He has given us. It is like the people that live on the beach. After a while, they can pass by the windows of their house, that overlook the waves without looking at the breathtaking ocean. So many of God's many miracles can be overlooked because we have grown accustomed to them. I am amazed sometimes when I see a rainbow that one could just look at it once and say that is nice and walk on. I like to look at them until they totally fade away. Every time I see one, it is like the first time. Another one is a beautiful sunset. An awesome parking spot at work. The beautiful songs of the birds, especially right before sunset. They sing a distinct song at that time. The smell that takes you back in time. The taste of food. A baby laughing. The breath of a puppy. Friends and loved ones. The ability to read these words. The ability to love. A rad song on the radio. Learning new things. A hug. A word of encouragement from a friend at just the right moment. Butterflies that land on you. A beautiful autumn day in a colorful forest. A brisk hike up a hill or laying out on a beach. finding a cool feather on the ground. God gave us all of these things for our enjoyment.

What are the things that make you happy? What consumes your time? Do you know Him like you know your best friend? Do you thank Him for blessings? Do you thank Him for your trials? Does your heart sing a song of Praise to the Lord daily? Let us meditate daily on the Lord, for in Him we will bear much fruit.

fu·tile \'fyü-təl, 'fyü-"tī(-ə)l\ adj [MF or L; MF, fr. L futilis brittle, pointless, prob. fr. fu- (akin to fundere to pour) — more at found] (ca. 1555)
1 : serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective ‹efforts to convince him were ~›
2 : occupied with trifles : frivolous
— fu·tile·ly \-təl-(l)ē, -"tī(-ə)l-lē\ adv
— fu·tile·ness \-təl-nəs, -"tī(-ə)l-nəs\ n
syn futile vain fruitless mean producing no result. futile may connote completeness of failure or unwisdom of undertaking ‹resistance had proved so futile that surrender was the only choice left›. vain usu. implies simple failure to achieve a desired result ‹a vain attempt to get the car started›. fruitless comes close to vain but often suggests long and arduous effort or severe disappointment ‹fruitless efforts to obtain a lasting peace›.