"Now I live to bring you praise..."
We were singing this in church yesterday and this very verse seemed to at the same time convict and bless my spirit. I've been doing a study on Daniel and we were discussing this week the way the King had used the goblets from the temple, holy objects, in an unholy way.
The holy being used for the unholy.
I have thought frequently over this last week how I, filled with His holiness, may not always be participating in holy things. If I proclaim a change in my life, proclaim that I am dedicated to Christ, then how does that look in my day to day life? Am I truly living to bring praise to God?
I'm not. I know I'm not. I can think of a million things and thoughts that are anything but holy and would definitely not be considered praise to God. I'm thankful to Him for His forgiveness however and most thankful for His whispers into my ears and heart when I am not meeting his standard nor his call on my life. Thank you Lord for your reminders no matter how difficult they are to hear sometimes.
15 years ago
2 comments:
Good points, Sara. I've been thinking about this too lately. It takes a lot of paying attention to stay where we ought to be as Christians, doesn't it? SO easy to drift back into a selfish focus. At least on my end. Thank goodness for His patience, right?
Well, I have a couple of interestingly weird books by David Crowder on the subject of praise and death (two separate books, incase you were wondering), which you are welcome to borrow if you'd like.... :)-Tanya
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