Friday; May 14
When we think of Christian living, we often think about the deeds we do. While it is important to make good decisions, spiritual living is more than just obeying commandments, it is also about acknowledging our God, King and Savior. Yes, living according to His rules is important, but praising Him as our Ruler is vital to our survival as well. Most of us who live in modern America are focused on actions – which can be beneficial – but, I believe we miss out on the concept of royalty and sovereignty. We don’t have a royal structure that helps us to appreciate God as much as we should. Additionally, we spend more time in prose than poetry. When we read, we are more apt to read a biography or non-fiction work than we are poetry. So, what can we do to enhance our spiritual living? Maybe we should literally take a page from one of the great spiritual poets of all time, King David. The 100th Psalm reminds us, “Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness;