WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?

This morning in service we sang the song "Open up the Heavens".  The bridge of which is as follows

Show us, show us your glory
Show us, show us your power
Show us, show us your glory, Lord.

As most often happens as part of my worship I began to seek Jesus in the lyrics.  This worship experience led me straight to a realization so basic and so obvious that I believe even though I know this truth, I overlook it.  So much so and often that I feel the need to publicly repent here before you.

While I feel that we Christians know this truth and we might feel that it goes without saying; it is my belief that if we let it go without saying. We possibly weaken our witness, our worship, our ministries, as well as our endurance and strength.  This weakening quite possibly extends to infect & affect us spiritually, mentally and physically.

This forces me to ask the questions.

Am I the only one to overlook or ignore this truth?  (Probably not)

Where do I look for His power and glory?

The truth that has so troubled me throughout the day is that He shows me His power and glory every morning.   It stares back at me in the mirror.  Oh sure, we see His power and glory everywhere and we often give Him worship and praise for it.  But while we may be thankful for the life He has given us.  Do we really acknowledge what that life really is and what we are to use it for?

The very life itself is the power of God manifested.  We are to use it for His Glory. 

The very life itself is a manifestation of His Glory.  We are to use it in His power.  

This is by no means meant to the detriment of the lyrics of the afore mentioned song.  On the contrary, I think its a wonderful work of worshipful art.  Perhaps we should sing it more often and dig for the truths buried within.

Lord fogive me for my poor use of and observance of your power and glory.  Please open my eyes and motivate your creation.

Show us, show us your glory... more
Show us, show us your power... more
Show us, more Lord

To you be the glory forever and ever!  AMEN!

Psalms 139:14 ESV
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Genesis 1:27‭ ESV
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Genesis 1:31‭ ESV
And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

I could fill pages with supporting scriptures. Its easier to say just pick a book of the Bible and read it.