Last week I made Sunday dinner for my family, my brother and his fiance and my brother in law and his girlfriend. I found all the recipes on Pintrest and was excited to get in the kitchen. I was complimented on the meal and felt really proud of myself when it was all said and done. Riding high on last Sunday's dinner, today I went into the kitchen again, put on my apron and made a big dinner for my family. However as I reflected on the meal, I realized that the underlying reason for me making the meal was really to get the acknowledgement from my family. I waited with anticipation as each member of my family took a bite in order to see their response. It was not about feeding my family... it was about feeding my ego. Yep, there is it in black and white.
Why am I sharing this today? Well, it made me think about the following scripture:
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
Although this situation may seem trivial, I did not give GOD the glory in any of it. I sought the glory for myself. In reality GOD was all in it! HE provided the house/kitchen to cook it in. HE provided the money to purchase the ingredients. HE gave me the use of my hands to cook it. HE gave me the ability to read and follow the recipes. HE blessed me with the family to share it with. This means HE should receive the glory. Glory to GOD for the things HE has done... not what I alone have done. But what HE has done through me.
I encourage each of you to remember to give GOD the glory... even in the trivial things. HE is indeed worthy of the praise and honor.
Have a blessed and beautiful week!
This is one of my favorite scriptures. Thank you for the reminder. You are so good at posting things we need to hear! Love ya
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