We may not get into worshiping an ephod, but there is a similar threat to our relationship with the Father that comes when the pressing of material desires and gratification overtakes the passion that was once so strong for the blessing of His presence.

Isaiah 41:17 The poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst; I, Jehovah, will answer them, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. 18 I will open rivers on the bare heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys; I will make the wilderness a [...]

Psalms 40:5 Many, O Jehovah my God, are the wonderful works which thou hast done, And thy thoughts which are to us-ward; They cannot be set in order unto thee; If I would declare and speak of them, They are more than can be numbered. (ASV) How warm and fuzzy and just plain wonderful was [...]

13 Then He went up the hill; and those whom He Himself chose He called, and they came to Him. Mark 3:13 (WEY) 19 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever [...]

Psalms 107:31-32 KJV Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! (32) Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. How sweet and how wonderful is the place of intimacy that [...]

14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.Psalms 19:14 (KJV) Especially since 9/11 there is a stringent security process through which you must pass in order to be a passenger on a commercial flight. Special scanning machines look [...]

John 14:10-13 KJV  Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.  (11)  Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or [...]

Joshua 1:8 KJV  This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. When our oldest son [...]

Eph 2:10 (KJV) 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 2 Cor 4:18 (KJV) 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are [...]

Psalms 17:6-9 CEV (6) I pray to you, God, because you will help me. Listen and answer my prayer! (7) Show your wonderful love. Your mighty arm protects those who run to you for safety from their enemies. (8) Protect me as you would your very own eyes; hide me in the shadow of your [...]