Deuteronomy 8:11 – Take care lest you forget the LORD…

Deuteronomy 8:17 – Beware lest you say in your heart…

Lord, I hear you clearly and it’s something I need to hear. I see the need for the warning as I read through and remember how quickly and how often the Israelites ran away. I see how easily your people turned away from you and forgot where all their good came from. Sadly, I see the same tendencies in my own heart. I see my priorities off base. I see a quiet boasting about my own achievements. I see a quick forgetfulness about all the good that has come from you for me. Forgive me for my forgetfulness. Forgive me for my pride. And help me to stand back in awe of you and your gifts to me. Help me to stand back in wonder at your working in my life. To you alone, Lord God, be the glory. From you alone, Lord God, comes each and every good thing in my life. For you, then, Lord God let me life be lived that all I think and say and do give honor to you. Help me, this day, to remember where all that I am and all that I have comes from you. Amen.