Learning to live for HIS glory

The last few weeks have reminded me of the brevity of life. Unexpected losses, Bad accidents, Sometimes it just hits you that this life is short, And the number of our days is completely unknown to us. How thankful I am that my hope, My security, My joy, DON'T rest in this life alone. Instead I live with hope of eternity, Because of Christ, My substitute. It's also been a week that's reminded me of how very much I need Him. I am a flawed, sinful, messed up person. That is true. But the greater truth is that CHRIST isn't. He is perfect in every way, And by His life, horrible death, and resurrection, He has given me His righteousness. So when I fail, I can rest on His unchanging grace. That is true comfort. And that is true LIFE. To know Him. And to press on to know Him more. How thankful I am for these truths,  And also that He does not hide Himself from us. He is the faithful, loving, "Hound of Heaven...

Life passes quickly away, Have you noticed that? So quickly we drift from one day to the next,  And if we don't purpose to fix our mind on heavenly things, Don't purpose to give thanks, The opportunities are many that we lose. I so easily get distracted by the "stuff" of this life, But God is worthy of all glory, And I want to continually purpose to remember that, To "speak of the praise of the Lord" And to remember His presence in my day-to-day. So this practice of giving thanks is one way I seek to do that. To spread His praise abroad. How do you seek to remember Him daily? To live a life that revolves around His praise? I'd love to know. But I was supposed to be recounting blessings... :D Heavenly Father, I praise you today for... Marriage- And the gift of celebrating almost two years- learning to live together for Your glory with Carl. Protecting my brother last weekend.   Thank You that ...