Glory of God

Scripture John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, He said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

Observation: Most of my life I lived in the sickness of depression. I tried six times to end my life, but each one failed. I never thought this depression one day would be used to glorify God, but it started when at forty-six years old I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior. He used my depression testimony to help others draw closer to Him. He knew one day that this could glorify Jesus so He stopped me six times from ending this life.

Application: I need to continue to use my testimony and gifts to glorify God. As I walk along the strand each day praying for others and sharing my testimony, I need to make sure God gets the glory. I still have the symptoms of depression, but as Paul says please remove this thorn from my flesh, but if not, your grace is sufficient.

Prayer Dear Lord please use me to glorify You. Make me an instrument You can use and that others may see your love through me.