What did I think about when I woke up this morning?

You may be like me( I really hope not though!) I woke up this morning with a list of things to do.

Go make coffee. Eat breakfast. Organize the day. When do I have to do what. Do I have anything out for dinner. Will I need to go to the store. What is going on tonight. Are there any appointments I need to be aware of. Just stuff bouncing around in the coconut like a ping pong ball about life. Being organized and on time are important and we do need to think about how our day/week is laid out in front of us, BUT in reading the scripture today I was struck with something else I should be thinking of foremost.

Scripture

Romans 5:17B How much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.

Observation

I have received God's ABUNDANT PROVISION OF GRACE AND A GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Application

I am saddened to say this, BUT when was the last time I really thought about God pouring, lavishing on me, His ABUNDANT PROVISION OF GRACE? It wasn't this morning when I thought about my racquetball challenge at 1 PM, or yesterday when I was sitting in the bank. What I am saying is that I need to make God's Grace and Gift of Righteousness to me foremost in my mind. Sure I believe it and would never question it, but I think I have made it "everyday" stuff. And that is sad. It is not "everyday" stuff. The God of the Universe has said to me, "Warren, you are a sinner but because I want you to know me and I want to be able to reveal myself to you I am going to do something for you. I am going to open up this nozzle and let my GRACE abundantly flow on you, over you, to fully consume you so we can have a relationship, and while I am doing that I am going to give you an additional gift, a gift of righteousness so we can spend time together, because I can't have anything unrighteous in my presence". That's just the beginning of what God has done for me, and I haven't thought about it for a while. Shame on me for allowing today's temporal passing thoughts to block out the thought that God Abundantly Provided me Grace and gave me the Gift of Righteousness. I think my first thoughts on the day should be to Thank God for His Provision, because without it I am but a charred person.

Prayer

Father, Forgive me for not thinking about your great Provision and taking it for granted but I thank you that you have Abundantly Provided Grace to me, and given me the Gift of Righteousness. I ask that your Holy Spirit be a prod in my soul, to remind me about this wondrous gift and covering you have provided for me. Amen