Psalm 115:1 Not to us, LORD, not to us but to Your name be the glory, because of Your love and faithfulness.
I do not consider myself a “glory hog,” but I know there is definitely a streak in me that seeks recognition for the things I have done. It is this streak that causes anger and bitterness if I feel my contributions aren’t acknowledged. But I have noticed that when I seek only to glorify God, I don’t struggle with anger and bitterness because I don’t care whether humans recognize my contributions.
Psalm 115:4-5 But their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands. They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see.
Verse 8 (see below) strikes a cord with me. Fame and recognition are shallow, fleeting, insincere. I do not wish to be like that. Ever. I also don’t wish to seek the recognition of this world. That will never fulfill me. Ever. Being mindful of Psalm 115:1, always seeking to give God the glory, will help me avoid that trap.
Psalm 115:8 Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that recognition and acknowledgment from this world will never satisfy me. Help me, always, to seek to glorify You alone. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 115:12-13 The LORD remembers us and will bless us….He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.
Have a great day.