"Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. Otherwise... your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery..." -- Deuteronomy 8:11-12; 14

Have you ever gotten out of the habit of turning to God in prayer until something happens that you become desperate and then out of that desperation turn to him?  This chapter goes on to say in verse 17: "You may say to yourself, 'My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.' But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today."

When things are going well for us, it's easy to wonder what we need God for.  Even Jesus says he didn't come for those not in need of a doctor... so we sometimes pride ourselves on being "self-sufficient"... which we are not.  We don't exist alone in a vacuum.  We need God, and we need each other.  When we remember that, hubris is kept in check and we remain a humble people.  When we forget, we fill ourselves with pride and swagger, and then we fall.  Remember who you are in the eyes of God today.  Give thanks for the life he gives you.  

Readings:  Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20; Luke 7:36-8:3; Psalm 69:1-18; Proverbs 12:1