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Strangely rebellious thoughts this morning.... 
Hmm.... 
...I live in a culture 
that is fiercely independent  
and hates to have others 'impose' 
requirements on my 'rights'  

And I read that it is Good 
to Praise God. 
To Thank God 
To Fear God 
To Hope in His steadfast love...   
ref Ps 145, 147

and my cultural bias
wants to kick in and say
But Why do I HAVE TO....!

Wow.

Rebellion and Self adulation
has always been around
but I am amazed at how
that culture influences me
and Yes I am;
- A servant of God
- A man sold out to the One who has
and is
saving him.

and yet I have thoughts
that push against being
'beholden' to Anyone!

What's with that!?

Eve was told
'just eat and you can be like God'
(without having to depend on God)

God - the very source and origin of
Life
tells me
that when I have a thankful heart
things go better with me
and for me.

When I acknowledge His Sovereignty
I lose my pride
and I live into what His Love has planned

And when I trust in Him
I find a place of fulfilment
that can never be matched
by 'being LIKE God'.... on my own.

Lord,
You know what I need
and what is good for me
and Yet
I struggle some days with that.
I get messages to
Go it on my own...

Thank You for reminding me
that a thankful
worshipful heart
is drawing me closer to
Awesomeness...
to You.

Yeah.

PJ