DESIGNED FOR GREATNESS
Today’s Text: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. (Colossians 1:16)
Today’s Thoughts: You and I are included in “all things”. We were created by God and for His glory. God does not create junk. He does not create for no purpose. He created each one of us with an amazing plan for our lives. He wants us to grow in Him and become more and more like Him. He created us in His image – He intended for us to portray His character too. He doesn’t want us to live aimless, unhappy lives all for ourselves; He wants us to live joyful, purposeful lives for His glory. He designed us for greatness. He designed us to be the best we can be in all that we do. He designed us to live with Him eternally. He has a great plan for each and every one of us. We just need to make the choice to live up to His perfect plan.
Today’s Testimony: Six years ago I wrote a song for a seminar entitled “Designed for Greatness”. My sisters and I were asked to sing a song that had something to do with the topic, and seeing we didn’t have a fitting song, I wrote this one and gave it the same title as the seminar. God created us for His glory.
Designed For Greatness
You have designed me for greatness
You created me in Your image and great You are
You have designed me for greatness
I don’t know where You plan to take me; I don’t know just how far
But I know that You’ve designed me for greatness
And now I want to give something back to You
O Lord what can I do?
I’ll start by doing every task that You give to me
To the very best of my ability
I’ll be prepared to give things up in sacrifice
To live out Your plan for the rest of my life
Lord now I know just what I am going to do
I will use all this greatness to glorify You
You have designed me for greatness
If you cared enough to put the stars in space
Then surely for me You have a place
You have designed me for greatness
You have a great and perfect plan for me
Although what it is I may not see
You have designed me for greatness
So now I lay my life down before Your throne
I’ll use what You’ve given me for You and You alone
I’ll start by doing every task that You give to me
To the very best of my ability
I’ll be prepared to give things up in sacrifice
To live out Your plan for the rest of my life
Lord now I know just what I am going to do
I will use all this greatness to glorify You
Lord may I always live my life to glorify You
Today’s Task: Allow the Lord to work in your life to make you all He intended for you to be. Surrender Your whole life to Him. Live to honour and glorify your King. He designed you for greatness – praise Him.You have designed me for greatness
You created me in Your image and great You are
You have designed me for greatness
I don’t know where You plan to take me; I don’t know just how far
But I know that You’ve designed me for greatness
And now I want to give something back to You
O Lord what can I do?
I’ll start by doing every task that You give to me
To the very best of my ability
I’ll be prepared to give things up in sacrifice
To live out Your plan for the rest of my life
Lord now I know just what I am going to do
I will use all this greatness to glorify You
You have designed me for greatness
If you cared enough to put the stars in space
Then surely for me You have a place
You have designed me for greatness
You have a great and perfect plan for me
Although what it is I may not see
You have designed me for greatness
So now I lay my life down before Your throne
I’ll use what You’ve given me for You and You alone
I’ll start by doing every task that You give to me
To the very best of my ability
I’ll be prepared to give things up in sacrifice
To live out Your plan for the rest of my life
Lord now I know just what I am going to do
I will use all this greatness to glorify You
Lord may I always live my life to glorify You
Today’s Thanks: O Lord I thank You for creating us. I thank You that You created us for a special purpose. Help us to bring honour and glory to Your name – You deserve it. Help us to live totally for You. I thank You that You will help us to live lives that glorify You. I thank You that You want each one of us to live with You eternally. Lord we want to be there with You. Please help us to surrender fully to You so we can be there. We love You Lord. Amen.
