exodus 20 : 18-21 18 When the people heard the thunder and the loud blast of the ram’s horn, and when they saw the flashes of lightning and the smoke billowing from the mountain, they stood at a distance, trembling with fear. 19 And they said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen. But don’t let God speak directly to us, or we will die!” 20 “Don’t be afraid,” Moses answered them, “for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of him will keep you from sinning!” 21 As the people stood in the distance, Moses approached the dark cloud where God was.

some days you have a moment with God when you see just how great He is.. just how powerful.. just how scary... LOL and usually when that happens your life changes.. 

but sadly for us as humans.. we remember things from the past.. things that felt good.. smelled good.. looked good.. and then we forget just how scary and powerful and amazing God was.. 

I think that is probably how we fall into sin... sadly.. 

wouldn't it be amazing if we could daily remember the greatness of God.. so much so that we continue to do right for all of our lives.. 

the bible makes us to believe that God wants to give us all good things.. just not always in our time.. and I have to say that sometimes that is hard to live through.. sometimes I just want to have what I want to have and I think God needs to work with me sometimes.. 

Dear Jesus: please help me remember who you are so I can remember why I follow you and stay away from sinful things that are not for me for right now.. amen..