A Prayer to Keep Grounded in Moments of Success – Your Day by day Prayer – October 8

A Prayer to Keep Grounded in Moments of Success
By Emma Danzey

Bible Studying
Psalm 115:11 says, “To not us, O Lord, to not us, however to your title give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!”

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Have you ever encountered some unbelievable success recently inside your profession, household, training, or group? It’s fantastic to obtain recognition for laborious work, but when we’re not cautious, we will usually develop into immodest and neglect to provide glory the place it’s as a result of Lord.

It’s straightforward to imagine that we’ve personally achieved accomplishments due to our personal presents, abilities, and even laborious work. Though our selections play a job in our success, finally it’s as much as God to reward us with minds that suppose, hearts that beat, and souls that stay to even have the flexibility to attain something. He’s the Giver of all good presents, He’s the Creator of life, and He’s finally the one one to obtain honor and reward. Once we place ourselves and our success above Jesus, that is referred to as idolatry. No, we could not have a bodily idol statue, however something we put above Christ is an idol. Might we be cautious of this and prayerful as we’ve moments of success to recollect the everlasting King that we serve. He’s the one Worthy One. We are able to use our moments of success as platforms to His glory and title being recognized.

At the moment, we’re going to take time to wish to remain grounded in moments of success. We’ve got seen many examples of what to do and to not do throughout the pages of Scripture. Might we do not forget that the entire glory belongs to the Lord. Some particular Bible verses we will meditate on earlier than praying embody:

• Psalm 115:11 says, “To not us, O Lord, to not us, however to your title give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!”
• Matthew 5:16 says, “In the identical means, let your gentle shine earlier than others, in order that they could see your good works and provides glory to your Father who’s in heaven.”
• Revelations 4:11 says, “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to obtain glory and honor and energy, for you created all issues, and by your will they existed and had been created.”

Let’s Pray:

Pricey Jesus,
To not us, however to Your title, Jesus, be the glory in all of our successes previous, current, and future. You might be worthy to obtain all of the glory and honor and energy! Assist us to shine our lights earlier than others in order that they might not see us however that they might see You and reward You. Might our victories on this world be testimonies of the goodness of Your salvation and provision. Thanks for distinctive callings, abilities, and desires. Assist us to domesticate them and set new objectives to attain. Remind us, although, in planning and pursuing that we finally are right here to reward You. We lay our platforms of labor, household, service, and creativity down at Your toes. Thanks for entrusting every of us with distinctive callings and functions. Assist us to maintain an everlasting mindset as we pursue the callings in entrance of us.

Thank You for the alternatives to shine, however let our names be much less and Your title be glorified. Once we are requested about our success, assist us to stay by the Spirit and never our flesh in our responses. Give us the braveness to redirect our victories to You and segue into gospel conversations with others who want to listen to of the hope of heaven. Remind us that this isn’t about us, this life will not be about making our names nice, however about carrying our crosses and holding up the title of You, Jesus.

We reward You for humbling Your self on the cross to have the last word second of success in resurrecting Your self from the lifeless. You and Solely You, Jesus, are worthy to obtain all glory and worship. You’re the Lord of lords, the King of kings, and our Champion of heaven. We give up to Your will and Your finest for our lives. Whether or not we’ve success on this planet’s eyes or success in Your eyes that nobody ever celebrates on this earth, assist us serve You above all.
In Jesus’ title, Amen.

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. Considered one of her best joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is spouse to Drew and mother to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time within the dwelling, however loves to supply articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian life-style. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the #1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most lately, Emma launched Treasures for Tots, (Scripture reminiscence songs) and a number of books and devotionals for younger kids. Throughout her ministry profession, Emma has launched Wildflower: Blooming By way of Singleness, two worship EP albums, based and led Polished Convention Ministries, and ran the Refined Journal. You possibly can view her articles on her weblog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and take a look at her Instagram @Emmadanzey.

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