Today is my grandmother’s birthday. She passed away in 2007, but her memory is cherished, and her impact is felt to this day. The last entry in my book, Life By The Way, gives a snapshot of her life of humility, service, and love for her family. She raised six children almost single-handedly, as her husband was ill for much of his life. These six children all grew up to embrace the faith she imparted to them, and live lives of purpose.
After I had children of my own and was marveling at her life, I remember expressing my admiration to her one day. In her quiet way, she said, “Well, I give God all the credit.” It was her way of saying she gave all the glory to God for anything she had accomplished.
In Galatians 1, the Apostle Paul recounts how he was called by God, and how he was now serving the Church he once persecuted. He was preaching the faith he once tried to destroy. All because of an encounter with Jesus. The last line of that chapter says, “And they glorified God because of me.”
What about your story? Could you say, “They glorified God because of me?” Are you giving Him all the “credit” as my MaMa would have said, acknowledging that all your talents, abilities, and possessions come from His hand?
May we bring Him glory, with everything in us.
All I Have Is Yours
Lord all I have is yours today
Use me as you will
Each thought, each word
Each deed that’s done
Be with your Spirit filled
Lord all I have is yours today
May those who know me see
Your light, Your love
Your kindness shown
In grace and charity
And when I have surrendered all
Your visage I shall see
May that glimpse
Of glory bring
More of You and less of me
~Michelle Dowdy
Life By The Way 