How would you describe your spouse or
closest friend? Do you say they are tall, short, skinny, or plump? Maybe you
use words like mellow, firm, happy, or serious-minded? Even more, maybe you
would only describe them with terms that have to do with what they do for YOU.
If this is the case, you would use descriptors like, kind, mean, provider,
annoying, etc.. How we describe someone or compliment them says a lot about how
we view them and how we see ourselves in relation to that person. In addition,
how we see someone impacts our actions towards them.
It is very similar with our
relationship with God. God can be described for what He is, who He is, and/or
what He does for us. Often times, we camp right in the, “What have You done for
me lately?” place with God. As a result our praise, worship, and prayer times reflect
this dominate view. We tell God of the qualities that we benefit from exclusively. This sounds like, “God, You are kind,
grace-filled, provider, protector, etc.”. Yet, when we only focus on what we
get from God in His character, we miss many of the attributes of God that are
vital: His timelessness (eternal nature), ever-presence, and that He is
all-powerful. Recognizing, knowing, and reflecting on all of the attributes of
God will shape our behavior; not through the lens of the “me-first” view, rather
through “God-first” view. Everything hinges on how you and I finish this
statement. God is….
So…. How about it? Spend several
moments writing down and reflecting upon the completion of this statement.
God is…
Are your descriptors dealing with His eternal
qualities and His goodness?
Make this exercise a daily practice of worship.
In Christ’s Love,
Pastor David
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