As I begin this blog and write my first entry, I want to share an idea that has been really sticking out in my mind lately… In a Bible Study I am involved in, this week’s assignment had to do with worship and what it means to truly worship the Lord. It struck me that when I think of praising God, I think of either singing or speaking greatly of Him. Yes, those two things are definitely giving Him praise, but I can praise Him without saying a word. My obedience to His commands is praising Him.
When I forgive, I am praising God.
When I quietly submit to my husband, that is praising God.
When I serve with a glad heart, I’m praising God.
When I am humble so another is exalted above me, that is praise to God.
Why are all these things praising God? Because in doing them, in being obedient to His Word, I am shouting how great He is! He is so great that I am going to (by His grace) do what He says, even when it goes against everything the world and my flesh would say that I should do. And when I think of how far-reaching in my life this praise would be – it touches everything!
On the opposite side, too, if I choose to go with what my flesh or the world say to do, who am I giving praise to then? Who am I exalting in getting angry instead of forgiving, in arguing with me husband until I get my way, in not looking out for others by trying to get glory for myself? I’m saying the world is great, that my flesh is great instead of crucified with Christ!
And I am humbled and realize again how Much I need to rely on my Saviour for Everything in life…
