Thursday, March 14, 2013

Give Credit Where Credit is due

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. - Colossians 3:17

God has given you lots and lots of talents. He has given you the ability to work. He has given you sight and also the ability to follow his word. But he has also given you freewill and you can choose to use those talents for any reason. But when I read the passage above, I see that I am commanded to not only follow Gods word but also give credit and give thanks to Him.

I love this quote and I have used it so much in my day to day life. “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” - Harry S. Truman. I have seen amazing things happen when you give people credit. Now God doesn't need your approval, however you should (out of respect) acknowledge Him in everything you do and receive.

So why?

1.      One it keeps you humble and in the mindset of who really made this happen. Too often we forget that it’s Him that made this all possible, and not our own work.
2.      The more you do in his name, the more people see what He can do, and will be more likely to follow God when they see a Christian doing good works in God's name. 
3.      As it says in Matthew 25:33 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”  This shows that the more You do for God the more he will give you to do in his name. And nothing makes me happier than to hear from God, well done.

Lord thank you for the many blessings. In all I do, I will give You credit, and I will acknowledge to the world that it is You that has provided all this for me. Let my good works show all that You not only exists but let it sway them to follow You. In Jesus name, Amen.

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