Read: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Beware, lest you forget the
Lord who brought you out of
the land of Egypt.
-Deuteronomy 6:12

After stopping in Montgomery, Alabama, for gas, Sam
drove more than 5 hours before noticing he had left
someone behind – his wife. So at the next town he asked
police to help him get in touch with her. He admitted
with great embarrassment that he just hadn’t noticed her
absence.

It’s hard to understand how Sam could forget his wife,
but we’re not much different in our relationship with
God. We actually fail to remember the One who created us
and redeemed us.

We’re no different from Israel in the Old Testament.
Speaking to His people, God gave these instructions:

* Focus on life’s purpose, and keep your priorities
straight (Dt. 6:4-5

* Become so familiar with the Bible that it is a part
of what you think and feel and do (v.6).

* Talk about God to your children, and look for
opportunities to tell them of His love (v.7).

* Write reminders to yourself and put them where they
can be easily seen (vv.8-9).

* Realize that your need for God is not limited to
times of obvious stress or danger. Enjoy with
gratitude whatever health and happiness you have
(vv.10-11).

The only way to keep God in mind is to acknowledge and
fellowship with Him throughout each day.
-Martin R. De Haan II

May the mind of Christ my Savior
Live in me from day to day,
By His love and power controlling
All I do and say. -Wilkinson

IF GOD SEEMS FAR AWAY,
GUESS WHO MOVED?

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1999 by Radio Bible Class,
Grand Rapids,Michigan. Used by permission.

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