Well, so lately I've been left feeling like I can't do anything right, can't please the masses, am left to explain/justify/apologize...and you know what!?!? It's all true! I can't do anything right on my own!
I was scrolling through iTunes singing different songs and came across this one. Not sure I've ever really listened to it but the words speak to what I need to strive daily to do and that's to give God glory in my efforts, failures, successes, joys, tears, etc...
"All Glory To God"Kathy Troccoli
Everything I say and do
Everything I am to You
Oh I pray
That You will know that
Whatever is good in me
Whenever there’s joy to see
Hear me say
It’s not my own
Chorus:
All glory to God
All honor is His
No other is worthy of His name
All glory to God
I’ll always be His
Forever I’ll live to sing His praise
Everyday I know I’m blessed
Just to know my heart it rests in the hands
That gave me life
You know I won’t forget
What He’s done for me you bet
I’m amazed everytime
So I’m sayin’
My love to you Father
My heart to no other
My life for Your honor
I've learned of my need lately to refocus/redirect my thoughts, heart and attitude toward the Lord. Not just towards Him, but towards worshiping Him. In the midst of a schedule that at times seemed impossible, I've allowed myself to get overwhelmed with it all. Taking on too much and not being able to do all things or even a few things well (sound familiar ladies?) I know I'm not alone here!! We all need more hours in the day at times, right??
I know the Lord is teaching me about priorities and guarding my schedule, not just for me and my health, but ultimately for His Kingdom. How can I be accessible and used of Him for the sake of the Gospel and others if I've overloaded my calendar?? If I've learned anything from past mission trips, an overriding theme is "Be Flexible!" I've heard it over and over. And it's hard to be flexible when the day is jammed so tight that sleep isn't even on the list until after the crickets have retired. (Yes, that hour does come in the wee hours of the morn ; )
I've taken major steps to free up my calendar. To focus more on making time to fellowship with the Lord and worship Him. To realistically look at my week ahead and my responsibilities and determine what can go to the back burner and what I can realistically accomplish and areas/obligations where I just have to say "no." It's been nice! I've actually had some evenings where I've had no where to be and nothing to do and no expectations! I'm still adjusting to that.
So....all this to say...I know I won't always get it right, but my deepest hope is that through it all the Lord will be glorified through this life...my life.
My love to you Father
My heart to no other
My life for Your honor
