To You Alone Lord, Be The Glory!

Just as I was getting ready to step out the door and celebrate a “Day Of Me,” which means having some downtime to relax and do whatever, I was reminded that I had not spent time with The Lord. Actually, this morning has been a bit off since I really didn’t have the desire to do so upon wake-up like usual. I tried to flush this fleeting thought from my mind and pretend I didn’t hear it. I even attempted to justify my reasoning for not doing so by telling myself that I’ve worked MANY hours this week. Therefore, I deserve some downtime to do what I want, you know, celebrate a “Day Of Me.”

As this back and forth conversation continued, another thought flooded my mind - what if The Lord already has something planned for me for THIS very day? What if He has already arranged divine interactions to take place where He is going to speak or act through me to show someone His great love? Even as I’m typing this, tears are flooding my eyes because this what life is all about. We are holy vessels to be used by Him for His purposes, and His very purpose is to show others His forgiveness, love, and mercy through us.

Thank You Lord for knowing just what I need at any given moment. This morning, it was the reminder that I am not my own, and that You have greater purposes to accomplish than me methodically searching for that perfect Christmas gift without giving a thought to the people next to me in the aisle. Use me this new day that You have blessed me with to touch those around me. May they know that they have been personally touched by the hand of God. May they be changed forever because they have experienced Your great love and forgiveness, in Jesus name.