Monday, February 29, 2016

Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.

Psalm 29

Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. v1-2

Attributes of the Lord are many, including those mentioned in today's verses.  The Lord is glorious and He is strong...and the Lord is Holy.  These are all attributes I desire to demonstrate on behalf of the Lord, allowing Him to shine through me.  This is possible if I deny myself, follow Him, focus my eyes on Jesus, do not conform to the patterns of this world but instead renew my mind through the Word, etc.  By grace and faith...

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 8-10

My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are strong and holy..and so much more!  I desire to love, trust and serve You because You are my Lord and Savior.  You are so full of grace, mercy and perfect justice.  I have seen all of this in my own life.  Thank You Jesus!  I am deserving of Your justice but not Your grace and mercy...I continue to struggle with anger and impatience.  Please forgive me Jesus and help me turn from such sin towards You.  Help me overcome such sin and turn towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength.  Help me love others as You do.  Help me grow in my faith.  Give me strength.  Give Lisa strength.  Please heal and cure Lisa of her cancer and the side effects from chemo and radiation.  Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin...and serve You.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message today and every day.