Scripture Reading:
Psalm 86:12 “I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And will glorify Your name forever.“
Psalm 115:1 “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth.“
Reflection:
Think about a grain of wheat. It cannot become bread on its own. It has to be gathered, placed between two stones, and ground until it is something entirely different, something that can feed people. Just as wheat must be ground to make bread, God “grinds” us through life experiences to build character. This may be the most hopeful thought this week.
The trials that press on you are not wasted. Let the stones do their work. God is making you into bread for others, so your life can point people to Jesus.
The psalmist prays, “I will glorify your name forever.” Notice he does not say, “I will be glorified.” Honor is a daily choice to hand the credit back to God. When things go well, say, “Not to us, Lord, but to you.” When they hurt, say it again. Humility and trust are really the same prayer, spoken in different seasons. Today, pick one moment to say it out loud.
Application Question: Who around you could be nourished by what God has been working in you, and how could you share it this weekend?
