WHEN I REMEMBER

        The first of the Ten Commandments states: You shall have no other gods before me (Exodus 20:3). Everyone worships something. The atheist who reverentially, with deep conviction preaches the religion of non-belief, the Darwinist speaking from the mount of science, painting all who disagree with the taint of ignorance, the evidence of their position clearly incontrovertible. The preacher condemning all who do not share their interpretation of scripture, certain in their self-righteousness, worshiping at the altar of spiritual pride, their mind closed to any contrary deeply held beliefs. The executive who worships at the alter of profit and success, the hedonist lost in sensual desire and fulfilling of self. Everyone worships something. Living the examined life we come to terms with what we worship, for our eyes have been opened, our consciousness raised.

      Often a student in difficulty when asked about their prayer and meditation life answers “when I remember” or “if I can find the time.” When we place anything before our relationship with God, we reap the crop we have sown. Our actions demonstrate where our heart truly resides, what we worship. Let nothing take a more prominent position in your life, place your full attention on your conscious contact with Him who has all knowledge and power, and everything else will fall into place in due course.