Day 264: Amos 2:1 - 6:14

In the book of Amos, we see just exactly how God feels about religion. Humankind has perverted alot of things - sex, money, food, love; but possibly the most disgusting perversion of all is the perversion of religion. In the name of God and religion, people have waged unnecessary wars, come up with ridiculous rules, and manipulated countless people. God wants us to understand that He doesn't need nor does He even want our ridiculous religious traditions and habits. He wants our hearts. Sure, one He has our hearts, we will begin to develop certain habits and desires in order to follow His Word, but the second we take it upon ourselves to put our "religion above our God, He will puke us right out of His mouth.

- Father, help us to not get caught up and distracted by human religion. Remind us that Christianity is not a religion, it's a relationship with our creator. Help us to remember that You don't want our rules and traditions, You simply want us to come before You and give You the only thing that is ours to give - our hearts. -