One of the first things I do when I start my blog is pray to God for inspiration. I ask Him to give me a topic that someone needs to hear today. And He does. He always answers me even when I'm not aware of the answer. So all the glory for these blogs goes to God. If God ever speaks to you through this blog, thank Him. He deserves all glory.
That is one of the things I need to work on: giving God the glory. I feel bad that I sometimes seem to take credit for writing something someone appreciates. I often just say "thank you" in response to a comment. When I should say, "Give God the glory."
I feel ashamed of myself for this. I wish I could be like a friend of mine who always responds to a comment of praise: 'to God's glory'. I admire this person for such selfless service and such a pure heart.
Yes, even Jesus gave praise to His Father for hearing His prayers. When He came to Lazarus' grave, a dear friend of His, who died before Jesus arrived. Jesus spoke after having the stone removed from Lazarus' grave.
"Then Jesus looked up and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me." When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man came out his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go", (John 11:41-44 NIV).
John doesn't show us any emotion or even talk about how Martha and Mary reacted to this event. But even Jesus had to feel joy when Lazarus was given life again, Lazarus was his good friend.
Nothing gives me more joy than knowing when you are touched by one of these blogs. May God bless you today.
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