the glory of God

It's only January 20th and already this year I am losing sight of the most important. Letting the "good" take the place of "best". Finding myself distracted and unfocused in a world vying for my attention and worse, my affections.

Today, this morning, in the early hours before my kids wake and the day begins, I want to re-focus and remember the "why" of everything I do. It's not my children, though I love them dearly. It's not my husband, though I could spend every day of the rest of my life with him and it wouldn't be enough. It's not money, or stuff, or running or books. It's not personal happiness or comfort. All such great things, but not what God wants for me. Praise Jesus, he wants more for this longing heart.

Thankful for the lyrics of this worship song that helped center my heart this week.

The Glory of God (by Red Letter)

What can I give unto You my Lord, for You are of infinite worth?
The sum of my songs, the cry of my heart, the breath that descends to earth
The deepest parts of the universe
Are not strangers to Your hand
The highest mountains, the furthest of seas
The forgotten and untold lands

Bridge
There's a song that is sung by the saints that have come
and have gone from under the sun
Those that are present before your throne sing endlessly…the glory of God!!!

Chorus
Praise, and Glory, Wisdom and thanks
Honor, Power and Strength
Be to our God forever and ever and ever, Amen.

Verse 2
What can I give unto You my Lord, for You are of infinite worth?
The sum of my songs, the cry of my heart, the breath that descends to earth
What cry can the deepest of sorrow bring that You do not well understand?
What laugh can the outburst of joy not sing of the providence brought by Your hand?

"Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!' And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, 'To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!' And the four living creatures said, 'Amen!' and the elders fell down and worshiped." Revelation 5:11-14