Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. [Psalm 105:4 (NLT)]
Do you remember the “Seinfeld” episode about one’s placement on the speed dial of someone else’s phone? Following a bad date, Jerry discovered that his name had moved from seventh to ninth position on his girlfriend’s phone. “This speed dial’s like a relationship barometer,” was his conclusion.
Our pastor told the story of a church council that was dealing with a rather vexing problem. In fact, there was so much discord that the survival of the parish was at stake. During a particularly contentious council meeting, the minister suggested that they pause for some prayer. A stunned church elder responded, “Good Heavens! Has it finally come to that?”
My point? Who is first on our speed dials? Is God the first one we call with our problems or the last resort when all else fails? If He’s not number one, there’s something wrong with our relationship. Let’s keep him in first place and remember that, if we chat with him daily about the little things in our lives, it’s much easier to hand him the big problems when they arise.
Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness. [H. Jackson Brown, Jr.]
Devotions of the Heart 