A Prayer to Keep Grounded in Moments of Success
By Emma Danzey
Bible Studying
Psalm 115:11 says, “To not us, O Lord, to not us, however to your title give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!”
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Have you ever encountered some unbelievable success recently inside your profession, household, schooling, or group? It’s great to obtain recognition for exhausting work, but when we aren’t cautious, we will usually turn out to be immodest and neglect to present glory the place it’s as a result of Lord.
It’s simple to consider that now we have personally achieved accomplishments due to our personal items, skills, and even exhausting work. Though our selections play a task in our success, finally it’s as much as God to reward us with minds that assume, hearts that beat, and souls that dwell to even have the power to attain something. He’s the Giver of all good items, He’s the Creator of life, and He’s finally the one one to obtain honor and reward. After we place ourselves and our success above Jesus, that is referred to as idolatry. No, we could not have a bodily idol statue, however something we put above Christ is an idol. Might we be cautious of this and prayerful as now we have moments of success to recollect the everlasting King that we serve. He’s the one Worthy One. We will use our moments of success as platforms to His glory and title being recognized.
At the moment, we’re going to take time to hope to remain grounded in moments of success. We now have seen many examples of what to do and to not do throughout the pages of Scripture. Might we keep in mind that all the glory belongs to the Lord. Some particular Bible verses we will meditate on earlier than praying embrace:
- Psalm 115:11 says, “To not us, O Lord, to not us, however to your title give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!”
- Matthew 5:16 says, “In the identical manner, let your mild shine earlier than others, in order that they could see your good works and provides glory to your Father who’s in heaven.”
- Revelations 4:11 says, “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to obtain glory and honor and energy, for you created all issues, and by your will they existed and have been created.”
Let’s Pray:
Expensive Jesus,
To not us, however to Your title, Jesus, be the glory in all of our successes previous, current, and future. You’re worthy to obtain all of the glory and honor and energy! Assist us to shine our lights earlier than others in order that they might not see us however that they might see You and reward You. Might our victories on this world be testimonies of the goodness of Your salvation and provision. Thanks for distinctive callings, expertise, and goals. Assist us to domesticate them and set new objectives to attain. Remind us, although, in planning and pursuing that we finally are right here to reward You. We lay our platforms of labor, household, service, and creativity down at Your ft. Thanks for entrusting every of us with distinctive callings and functions. Assist us to maintain an everlasting mindset as we pursue the callings in entrance of us.
Thank You for the alternatives to shine, however let our names be much less and Your title be glorified. After we are requested about our success, assist us to dwell by the Spirit and never our flesh in our responses. Give us the braveness to redirect our victories to You and segue into gospel conversations with others who want to listen to of the hope of heaven. Remind us that this isn’t about us, this life is just not about making our names nice, however about carrying our crosses and holding up the title of You, Jesus.
We reward You for humbling Your self on the cross to have the final word second of success in resurrecting Your self from the useless. You and Solely You, Jesus, are worthy to obtain all glory and worship. You’re the Lord of lords, the King of kings, and our Champion of heaven. We give up to Your will and Your greatest for our lives. Whether or not now we have success on this planet’s eyes or success in Your eyes that nobody ever celebrates on this earth, assist us serve You above all.
In Jesus’ title, Amen.
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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One in all her best joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is spouse to Drew and mother to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time within the house, however loves to offer articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian life-style. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the #1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most just lately, Emma launched Treasures for Tots, (Scripture reminiscence songs) and a number of books and devotionals for younger youngsters. Throughout her ministry profession, Emma has launched Wildflower: Blooming Via Singleness, two worship EP albums, based and led Polished Convention Ministries, and ran the Refined Journal. You possibly can view her articles on her weblog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com
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