Words of Wisdom Wednesday

     I love to read!  I have been known to have my head into 2 or 3 books at the same time.  Right now I am working through BREAKING FREE  by Beth Moore.  It has been recommended to my by 2 friends whom I respect.  This is not a light, pick up and fly through type of read; it is a change your life, bring you to your knees kind of read.  I have my notebook with me when I read, so I can take lots of notes and do some reflecting.  Anything I've ever read by Beth Moore has quite a bit of power to it and I have learned a lot from her over the past few years.  She has a way of getting to the heart of the matter in an honestly, unapologetic way that stirs me to want more:  more of Christ, less of me, more knowledge, more time, more love, more of everything good that has been planned for me. 
     Although the words of wisdom I'm going to share with you today seem a little confusing at first glance, you will find that the more you reflect on them, the more you will be believe.  (At least, that has been true for me).
     " We glorify God to the degree that we externalize the internal existence of the living Christ.  A life that glorifies God is not something we suddenly attain.  As we spend time in the presence of God, His glory both transforms us and radiates from us."    
     I I just melt at the last part:  "His glory both transforms us and radiates from us."  Oh that I would glorify God in any and everything I do.  I am trying to become a person who is better today then yesterday, and closer to the me God created me to be.  I have sooo far to go, but I am learning to find joy in the process.  (wow, I can't believe I just said that)! 
     The other day my kids and I were in the van running errands and we saw an ambulance.  My oldest asked if I thought God was really proud of the EMT's for the job they've chosen.  I told him that yes, I did think God would be proud of them.  I then told him that God is proud of anyone who has chosen to work in a way that glorifies Him, whether it be a doctor, teacher, janitor or garbage collector.  There are so many hours in our day in which we can choose to glorify God in the big moments and even in the mundaneness of our everyday lives.  That would be my wish for all of us today!