Scripture: John 12:23-28
Journal: What do your prayers look like these days? How do these verses challenge that? What does “Father, glorify your name” look
like in your life right now?
Reflection: Here is the true lesson
of prayer: life is not about us. It is
so tempting, as we pray, to ask God to save us from this hour, whatever
this hour may be. To pray that God would deliver us from the hard
things of this life. But Jesus does not do this. In fact, he does
just the opposite. If the hard things are the things that are apt to
glorify God the most, then by all means bring them on. God's glory is the
point, not our comfort.
It would be wise of me to
learn this lesson as well. I need not to pray that God would take away my
suffering, or make my circumstances better, or easier. I need to pray
that He would be glorified, whatever it takes, whatever the cost. Holy
Week is evidence that it is the most difficult things of this life that tend to
bring the most glory to God. Maybe that is because it is so easy to
glorify ourselves when things are going well.
So next time my soul is
troubled, what will I say? Will I say, "Lord save me from
this hour," or will I say, "Glorify your name!"
Prayer
Closing
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for reminding us that
life is not about us, and our glory, but about you and yours. Help us to glorify your name in all we do,
think, and say. Amen.
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