"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Not to us.

"Not to us, but to Your name be the glory."

We sang this song in youth last night. We know the words and sing along, but there are so many times that we want things to work out for our good and our good alone. I find myself thinking this way a lot. Not literally "I want things to work out for my good only" but I analyze the result that I want, and it is all about me. Everything we do should be centered around bringing God glory. That is why we are still here. Everything. School. Friendships. Missions. Life. It's not to become educated to get a well-paying job, or to not be lonely, or to even reach the lost, or to just survive. Those things are important, yes, but there should be a greater force driving us to do all of these things. The desire to reflect God's glory. Everything we do should be evidence of our desire to glorify God. Everything. 

"Send Your holy fire on this offering
Let our worship burn for the world to see
It's not for us, It's all for You
Not to us, but to Your name be the glory.
Not to us, but to Your name be the glory."

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