How often do I even think about the fact that Jesus is Lord?

The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all—Acts 10:36

I fully understand that the phrase “He is Lord of all” is not the point of this verse. Even the punctuation, bracketing the phrase by dashes, sets it aside. It is mentioned as a “given.” In other words, it is an established fact that needs no defense or proof. That Jesus is Lord of all is a “given,” or at least it should be. At least for Christians. And I would assume that if you are reading this, you are a Christian, and you do most certainly know that Jesus is Lord of all.

But how often do we fail to live like it is true?

Though there is no aspect of my life that is not under the Lordship of Christ Jesus, every time I sin, my actions deny His Lordship. Even in areas in which I am not sinning, per se: eating, drinking, enjoying leisure, or just “vegging out,” how often do I even think about the fact that Jesus is Lord?

I’m not saying that we are to be formally praying every minute of every day, but doesn’t God’s Word say, “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)? And “Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” (Colossians 3:23).

Lord forgive me, not only for sinning against your Lordship, but for living as though Your Lordship doesn’t matter.