Cheap Seats


            One of my concerns about heaven is; will it be so filled with souls that I will be lost in the crowd?  Will I be stuck in the “cheap seats”?  This morning the thought crossed my mind that perhaps in my own life, I have relegated God to the cheap seats.  When I consider all the activities of my life, as mundane as they can be, do I keep God front and center? Do I give God the best seat in my house?  I am embarrassed to realize that I do not, at least not consistently.

            The truth is, God doesn’t “need” to be front and center, I need him to be front and center in my life.  After all, he is my biggest fan.  There is no one who loves me more than God, that makes him my number one fan.  It is essential that each day, every day, I make a concerted effort to escort God to the best seat in my house. Not for his benefit but mine.  He gives me strength to face the challenges, comfort when I am hurting and the faith to trust him in all things.

            Father, Hear my prayer.  I not only invite you in to my life today, I ask you to be front and center in my life every day.  Your will be done.  Amen

            “My flesh and heart my fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”  Psalm 73:26
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  1. harleyMay 6, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    After a 24 day hiatus you're back with some much needed spiritual food. It's great to have you back. I hope your travail is over, daughter is doing better, and life is back to normal. I can definitely relate to most every thing that you write.

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  2. JodyMay 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Thank you Harley! We are reaching a new normal, so I hope to become more consistent on the blogging. Thanks for being patient!

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