Psalm 62:5-8 (NASB) 
5 My soul, wait in silence for God only,
For my hope is from Him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation,
My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God my salvation and my glory rest;
The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.
8 Trust in Him at all times, O people;
Pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us.

“I need You more than the next heartbeat”
From the album “Presence” by Klaus, song “I Need You More”

I was listening to the song above early this morning and when this verse came up, it made me pause and think about it.  As the years have gone by, the Holy Spirit has been teaching me just how much I need God.  I wonder though how often I am desperate for the Savior, but don’t fully honor Him as my Lord.  For If He isn’t both to me, then it is hopeless.  If He isn’t more important than my next heartbeat, if all I need Him for is to be saved from my current situation, then I don’t have a clear understanding of the importance of falling down before an almighty, sovereign God.

I have realized that God’s Lordship is even more important than His work of salvation.  Even if Jesus hadn’t taken on our sin in our place, we would still owe God all the honor and glory He deserves.  He is King of all, Lord of all, creator, and sovereign.  When I look to Him only as Savior, then I am not honoring Him as I should.  He really is more important than my next heartbeat.

Heavenly Father, all honor and glory to You.  Forgive me when I selfishly desire to be saved from my circumstances and don’t put You first as my Lord.  I need You as my Lord.  I praise You that You are also my Savior, but even if that were not so, You still deserve to be my Lord.  Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God,