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Today's reading: Exodus 17-20

"Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any other god!" Exodus 20:4-5 NLT

Lord,

Forgive me for ever thinking these rules of yours are anything less than just words chiseled into stone tablets.

I'm sorry for not taking them as seriously as I should.

I'm sorry for not realizing the love with which You gave them, the success with which You intend them and the obedience with which You expect them to be followed.

They are more than do's and don't's, they are Your formula for all things good in my life. They are the road map that will lead me to fellowship with You.

They have been given by You in order to keep my attention focused solely on You.

And I fail at keeping them.

Especially this one.

I put so many things before You. So many things vi for my attention. So many 'lovers' woo me away from You.

You desire my attention, my focus, my love, my life, my heart, my affection, my devotion...none of which You don't deserve!