Each Wednesaday, Amy Deanne at The 160 Acre Woods hosts “Word Filled Wednesdays” in which the idea is to find an image and verse combination that speaks to your soul. I found this meme last week and thought I would participate again because I enjoy these images so much. Click here to see more.
After writing about the “Unfolding” that is going on within me, this photo and verse hit me straight in the chest. When I am about to do something that will put me in the spotlight, I try to assess if 1) I am doing this for my own selfish glory or 2) I am doing this for His glory.
I hate to admit that sometimes I find it is for my own selfish glory. I have learned to back-down when I come to this conclusion because when I do things for my glory it never works out well. Hmm…
But if I can truly answer that I feel God leading me to whatever it is I am assessing and it is for His glory, it almost always works out better than I could have ever imagined.
He’s funny like that.
Well said, sister! I often too fall victim to wondering where my big pat on the back is when I do something I deem worthy of praise. Our preacher often tells us that if we are looking for credit in this life, we may just end up missing the reward in eternity. Certainly don’t wanna do that! :)
Love the image! Beautiful verse and spring inspired picture!
Me, neither! :) Thanks for sharing this, Debi!
Lovely photo……we share many of the same passions except I was medically unable to have the little ones so taught them instead.
Our life is an unfolding of all the possibilities He has implanted within us, as we walk hand in hand and trust Him to unfold the leaves of the book of our lives.
Getting a bit carried away with metaphors there……LOL>
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Oh but I love your “carried away-ness”! “Unfold the leaves of the book of our lives”? Brilliant I say. Just might see that in a devotional someday! Written by you of course – I’m not stealing your words, girl! :)
Beautiful photo for a beautiful thought. My motives are often mixed. I try to do things for God’s glory, but often discover that I’m also seeking my own. :(
I just found this meme too (I’d been doing it on my own, not knowing it was already going on. How cool is that? Can’t wait to link up next time!)
What a great post. I love the tie in with the flower. And I also struggle with those same questions.
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Thanks, Debbie. I think many of us do – it’s probably the way we are wired, I’m guessing…:)
Gorgeous flower and a fantastic verse and reminder to do all for Him. Thanks for sharing.
I just stopped by to say thank you for the awesome and supportive comment you left for me on Pretty Babies yesterday. :)
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You are quite welcome. My words were quite true if I do say so myself. You are one beautiful woman, Amy!
Amen sister.
I totally totally agree and deal with the same same same thing!
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Boy, isn’t that the truth? This blogging business has really awakened me to my own inclination to write just to be funny or just to be noticed. It’s so important to do it because of the right reasons. And…like you… I haven’t perfected the ability to stop myself from plummeting face-first onto the pavement even though I know I’m not doing it for the right reasons. Thank God (literall) for Grace!
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Amen, sister! :)
This is so true, and something we continually have to check our hearts about.
Thanks for sharing. Beautiful picture too.
Blessings to you this WFW♥
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That does present a challenge. It is beautiful and conveys everything that I need to remember about doing something amazing for Him. Love it.
Yes, this is my verse right now. I need to tattoo it to my forehead…
That is gorgeous. Thank you. Blessings ~
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Hey! Ty sooo much for your awesome comment on my blog! A picture from our wedding has now been added, so go check it out. I would love for you to follow me on Twitter via @heresmycuplord. Go check me out and I will follow you.
Beautiful! Stopping in from SITS.
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