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Monday, August 17th, 2009
No One But You
A few weeks ago, the Lord reminded me of the vast importance of worshiping God, and along with that came a reminder: no one else can love God for us, or give Him the glory that WE were created to give Him.
Having great friends in our lives who visibly love God in what they do, how they talk and how they worship Him is a blessing, for sure. But that’s not the same as actually doing it! Listening to our favorite worship artist is not the same as loving God. Attending church where the worship team pours out their hearts to God doesn’t mean that we do it. I’m the only one in my life who can worship God for me. I’m the only one who can deliberately live my life for the glory of God.
If you’ve gotten stuck vicariously living out your relationship with God through others, can I encourage you to step back into it? Get out of your comfort zone and walk by faith. God’s looking for you, and He’s ready to walk with you again.
It’s the difference between looking at a postcard of the Grand Canyon and standing on its rim.
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No One But You
A few weeks ago, the Lord reminded me of the vast importance of worshiping God, and along with that came a reminder: no one else can love God for us, or give Him the glory that WE were created to give Him.
Having great friends in our lives who visibly love God in what they do, how they talk and how they worship Him is a blessing, for sure. But that’s not the same as actually doing it! Listening to our favorite worship artist is not the same as loving God. Attending church where the worship team pours out their hearts to God doesn’t mean that we do it. I’m the only one in my life who can worship God for me. I’m the only one who can deliberately live my life for the glory of God.
If you’ve gotten stuck vicariously living out your relationship with God through others, can I encourage you to step back into it? Get out of your comfort zone and walk by faith. God’s looking for you, and He’s ready to walk with you again.
It’s the difference between looking at a postcard of the Grand Canyon and standing on its rim.
God Hears You
Friday, July 17th, 2009
There was a time in the prophet Daniel’s life when he prayed to God for an answer, but the answer was delayed - by an angelic battle! - for 3 weeks (Daniel 10:12-13). And he was in mourning the whole time (Daniel 10:2). Then when the angel finally showed up with the answer, he explained the reason for the delay.
Daniel didn’t know why it took so long. Sometimes we don’t either.
So if you’re feeling discouraged, like God isn’t hearing your prayers, remember that things may not be what they seem. Press in. Hold tight. Draw near to God. He will draw near to you.
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There was a time in the prophet Daniel’s life when he prayed to God for an answer, but the answer was delayed - by an angelic battle! - for 3 weeks (Daniel 10:12-13). And he was in mourning the whole time (Daniel 10:2). Then when the angel finally showed up with the answer, he explained the reason for the delay.
Daniel didn’t know why it took so long. Sometimes we don’t either.
So if you’re feeling discouraged, like God isn’t hearing your prayers, remember that things may not be what they seem. Press in. Hold tight. Draw near to God. He will draw near to you.