“Would you care for a topping with your frozen yogurt?” or “That particular sofa is available in brown leather.” or “Super-size your fries?” or “There are several optional add-on features with this model.” Some of this must sound familiar.
I think we have done the same thing with God. There are days when God becomes elective. Life is full and we have so much going on. God can wait. He has to date.
The list of obligations is long and our calendars are full. Where will we find time for spiritual life along side family life and work life and social life and community life and…? Well, you know how this one goes. “Get a life!” I don’t need one; I already have more life than I can manage now.
In this present climate there isn’t room for God. That is, unless He is willing to take the role of an optional add-on. We could consider Him when we do find an open slot, when something gets cancelled, or when moving Him up the list ahead of someone else appears feasible.
We are missing the point. The great truth is that God IS life and all the rest addendum. There is not an arena in which we function where God cannot go with us and make it better simply showing up with us. God recognizes us ahead of everything else in all His creation. We are healthy and whole when we view Him as the main attraction.
Tim Gramly
Education Pastor
South Haven Baptist Church
Nov. 3, 2009
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