Prayer

In Genesis 35:1-15, Jacob decided to firmly follow God and praise Him for His sovereignty. Omartian asks the following question in the beginning of this study, "The Power of Praise":  "How often do you take the time to remember what God has done for you and thank Him for it?" We shouldn't come to God just to ask something of Him. He is not a genie who grants wishes. We are not to come to Him only for help in less-than-fortunate circumstances. Sounds like a one-way love to me. Perhaps you are married. Imagine only ever asking your spouse for things but never expressing your thankfulness toward him or your love for him. Imagine if he was the only one to express his love for you. Would that be fair? Of course it wouldn't. Jacob loved God enough to rid his family of false gods and to take the time to build an altar solely for Him, to recognize His goodness though undeserved. How amazing is God's love! It is unconditional. That's certainly worth praising God for! He sacrificed His life for us so that we could be free, a choice not to be taken for granted. A love expressed through our Maker is a love no human being will ever understand. Remember, God deserves our praise!