I know better, but I am human.  I let other things come between God and I.  The anger that I have for work issues, the disgust of things on the news, the depression of not having children of my own , my concern of present illnesses and future surgery and the list can continue.  All the things that come between me and my Lord become idols, so to speak, because I pay more attention to them, then Him.  If I let them continue to keep me from praying or reading the Word of God and increasing my faith, they will keep me out of Heaven, for their weight on my heart will hold me down.  I need to find some way to give my cares to Him and quit being so lazy.  Also, my idleness can keep me from heaven too, meaning of my lazy and neglectful ways to the Lord.

I am reminded of a story that a preacher from my youth told in his sermon.  There was this lady that played the piano at church.  She didn't want to share this ministry and was angry anytime someone else played for the services.  One night, she went to bed and had this dream.  The Lord called her home and as she was trying to go up to meet Him, but she wasn't moving because she was stuck.  She looked back to see what was holding her back.  There, she saw this church piano on sitting on her dress and it wouldn't budge.   When she awoke she realized that it was a message from God, letting her know that she must let go of the piano situation because it came between her and the Lord.  That piano, became an idol to her, because she let her pride of playing that piano become bigger to her then God.  She repented and went on worshiping the Lord.

I, too, have a problem with fighting with idolism.  Watching TV, playing on the computer, obsessing with work and such become more important to me at times then spending time with God.  This is something that I desperately have to change.  So, if you ever think about me, remember me in your prayer time.  Ask God to help me, to keep Him first in my life and not somewhere down the list.

My Father who art in heaven and still beside me, thank you for being the one and true God of the universe and beyond.  Thank you for being a God that conquers all and still loves His creations.  Father, I am asking you to help me to keep You first in my life.  Help me to let you take care of my problems and concerns.  Help to forgive those who have hurt me and help those to forgive me that I have hurt.  Jesus said that if we don't forgive one another, then you can't forgive us.  So, please help me to grow strong in You and help me to persevere in my daily walk with you.  Father, I pray that you will use these words to help someone else to see the light, that they too, will realize that they need to change and put You first in their life.  Father, thank you, for your love and your patience with me.  Thank you for all your efforts of keeping me in thy hand.  Thank you, that your Word will not return to you void.

In Jesus' name,

Amen