I recently received a phone call from someone telling me that I empowered them. I told them I was happy to hear it but nicely corrected them to give God the glory, not me. For He is the one strengthening me and teaching me, which enables me to then share what I have learned with others. It is so important that the Lord receive all the praise. We are nothing without the power of the Almighty God. For He gives us the boldness and the strength to do things that we in our own flesh would never be strong enough to do. So always keep the focus on Him. I was telling a friend recently I was proud of her for being brave in something she recently did and she told me God told her to do it and she thanked me for being proud. I had to explain I was proud of her obedience, not the deed. For her obedience gave glory to God and He was exemplified. I reminded her how pleased God was for blessed are the peacemakers and that He blesses us when we listen and obey so I always try to encourage people but it is also important we always keep God in the center. It is so easy for us to allow our own egos to take the credit for our pride is hungry for glory. However it is vitally important to our relationship with God to always be on guard for when we find ourselves becoming more "flesh driven" than "spiritually motivated". But praise God always for He is fabulous and worthy to be praised. Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing, power and majesty praise to the King. Amen and amen!
1 Corinthians 10:31
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