Honor

What does that word mean? Its not a word I hear often and I certainly haven't pondered it's depth and breadth. Honor is simply acknowledging the value of someone or something. One of the things about honor is that it is a choice. An example I heard of this was when someone places something of high value in front of you, you sigh and gasp. You are concerned about touching it for fear of breaking or scratching it. The other thing about honor is that it is a place. Things that we honor are given a place of honor in our home or office. So, think about what this means about how we view God. In church this past Sunday we sang a song that had this phrase..."May You receive the honor that You're due". Once again I found myself asking for forgiveness. Have I really give God the honor that He's due? Not just a worldly dose of it but what He actually deserves from me?! Oh, how I fall horribly short! So, it started me done this thought path. I need to honor God by being amazed to be in His presence. In the presence of The most valuable! WOW that He allows me to approach Him! WOW that I can call on His name! WOW that He wants me to! WOW that He loves me...even though I forget to give Him the place of honor. Lord, forgive me for not giving you the honor that you deserve from me. Lord, help me to give up the seat of honor in my life and let you, rightfully, have it.