Glory Due His Name

Ascribe to the Lord, O mighty ones,

ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name;

worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.

Psalm 29:1-2

"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name!" This phrase rang in my heart all day after reading it this morning. He deserves all glory and will demand all glory because it is due Him!! EVERYTHING is working itself to bring Him all glory, honor, and fame.

Father, thank you for the sweet days that just Taylor, Nora, and I have had since they are already out for summer and the boys still have a few days in school. And, thank you for the "no piano lessons" week! We have just enjoyed one another and You have increased my energy to play with them, discipline them, have heart to hearts with them (yes, at 4 and 3 years old), and just treasure them! This mindset is sustained by You and is by no means perfect, but in reflection I have truly loved our time! What a gift of grace to be able to slow down and remember the treasure of this time! When my heart and flesh fail, I trust You to be my portion forever.

Despite my weak faith and anxious thoughts you have given me opportunities to have awesome conversations with people this week! Wow, it's as if it has nothing to do with me! "Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength." I have been so weak and distracted, but there is power and clarity when it is Your truth. Thank You for the times of hopefully clarifying the gospel with a student this week. I pray that she will look to You for the answers she needs. Draw her deeper into Yourself!! Please use me to encourage others in very real ways with the gospel. Help me to be bold!

At Noah and Tucker ages (9 and 7) there are constant teachable moments and needs for heart intersections. Some things due to friends and classmates; others here at home. Thank You, Father, for helping Matt and I slow down and answer questions (even right before bed); and for giving us the truth from Your Word that points them to You and reminds them of their need for You to rescue their hearts. It is the Holy Spirits work to change them. We are instruments in their lives to help them growth. I forget that so much and stress over what they will become, etc. Forgive me, Father, for not trusting You!

Jesus, thank You for the refuge that time with Matt provides! Encouraging one another, praying together, venting and being honest with one another are comforting and a breath during times when it is hard to trust, know which way to go, or how to think. May we "worship YOU in the splendor of Your holiness." You are the anchor for our souls and the direction for our path. Help us to trust You, seek You, follow You, and love You with everything we are!! 

You are good and Your mercy will endure!