March 11, 1998

Exodus 20: 1-7

Priorities

I don't want to go "there." It's too early. I was up late. The Indy race starts at 11:00 a.m. today. I'm sick, I can't go. There are lots of reasons not to go to church.

On their own, these could be perfectly legitimate reasons to not go somewhere. Getting home in time for the auto races is a big deal at my house! The stumbling block is a person's priorities. If a race or a game is the focus for Sunday and we fail to go to God's home, God's message gets overlooked. Left out.

I won't say I always enjoy church, or that I've gone every time I could. I've slept through services. But church services are an important time to spend with God. Since God is there to listen to you all the time, it's good to return the favor at least once a week!

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Prayer: Hello Lord. I know we don't always focus our attention enough on you. Help us with that, and don't let us forget what church is about. Amen. [Yesterday |Lenten Index | Tomorrow]