Something beautiful

Imagine that you see an appealing piece of pottery—maybe an elegant vase or stunning bowl. Would you tell that pottery, “You really made yourself well!” No. You would want to give your commendation to the one who made it.

Yes, God is all about the process of making and molding us. Understood. But the product is also important. The beauty that He displays through us should point admirers back to Him. Whatever good can be seen in my life is intended to be for His glory.

Isn’t it crazy how we so easily start to feel that we do deserve some of the praise? We say it is all for God’s glory, yet feel really good about being recognized as a vessel. It is subtle, yet strong.

I used to feel very uncomfortable about being praised publicly. That has changed. People can say whatever glowing things they want to, but I just smile inside, knowing they are “deceived” if they think any of it is my own doing. “You know the truth,” I whisper to the Lord. “I am so weak and unworthy. Just take the glory. It all belongs to you!”

You ARE something beautiful; all praise belongs to God.

~ Diane

About Omondis In Kenya

Ibrahim and Diane Omondi serve on the DOVE Christian Fellowship International Apostolic Council, giving oversight to the region of Africa. They have been ministering together in Kenya since 1984 and now oversee the work of more than 100 congregations in four nations. They also give leadership to the missions thrust of DOVE Africa which includes 14 Kenyan and Ugandan missionaries serving among unreached people groups in these nations. The Omondis direct Springs of Africa, a non-profit organization sponsoring micro-finance, community development and various education initiatives.

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