Deuteronomy 6:4-6 (NASB)
Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.

Religious – the state of having an interest, a belief, or participating in activity that is very important to a person or group.

Recently, I had someone tell me that they were not a religious person. I knew what they were trying to communicate, but the thought stuck with me. It occurred to me that everyone is religious, especially if you apply the broad definition above. The difference between that person and a Christian is that their religion is something of this world. It can be something very good, something that they are very passionate about, something that consumes their thoughts and heart. I think that is why it bothers me when people label me as being a religious person. It is the way God created us; we are all religious.

God wants us to worship Him – with all our heart, soul, and might. When we do, the things of His creation are put into proper perspective. We can enjoy them because they are His creation, not because we worship them.

One of the ways we worship God is through prayer. It creates a bond between Creator and creature. It helps us to know Him as we link His communication to us (the Bible) with our words to Him. It allows our love for Him to grow.

Heavenly Father, I pray that the words of Deuteronomy 6 would fill my heart, soul, and being. Help me to put all things into proper perspective, so that I worship only You. Give me a heart that yearns to know You more each and every day. Praying this in the name and power of Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God,