Do Not Cheat God

"I, Yahweh, have not changed in anything; just as you, children of Jacob, are always the same. Since the day of your ancestors you stray from my ordinances and do not practice them. Return to me and I will return to you, says Yahweh of hosts. But you ask: 'Why do we have to return?' Can a man deceive God? Yet you cheat me and morever ask: 'How did we cheat you?'" - Malachi 3:6-9

God is not an option in your life. I come across way too many people who pick Him up and put Him down when it is convenient for them. When things are good, or they're busy planning out their lives with no concern for the will of God for them, they forget Him and ignore what they have been taught. Then when they need something, they immediately start praying and supplicating for God to listen to them. Even getting mad if the answer takes time. But it is as God says here to Malachi, He does not change the way He is with you, so why do you dedicate such little time to Him and not listen to His Word, His commandments? You cheat Him and then have the audacity to think you're getting away with it but you're not. God sees all things and knows what in the depth of your soul. If you really want to live a good, happy and successful life, put God first. Follow His commandments for your life always and He will take care of You. Don't cheat Him, or just try Him out to see how things go because you will fail. There is no real life away from God; all you will find is sadness and emptiness. Return to Him with all your heart and He will return to you. Remain in Him and He will remain in you.

Today's Prayer:
God, I am evil and stray from You although You are always there when I need You. I don't want to cheat You my Lord so please give me the strength to perservere out of love for You. In Your Name we pray, amen.