LIFTED IN GOD

Isaiah 40:26:a


Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things … (KJV)

Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? (NIV)

Look up to the skies. Who created all these stars? (NCV)


As a young girl I wanted to be various people and I looked up to them (admired them). My grandfather (aka Daddy), Mary Poppins, Miss Lilly (elementary music teacher), Laura Ingalls, Mary McLeod Bethune, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Oprah Winfrey and Doris Day just to name a few. Then I guess my biggest idol was Whitney Houston. Boy was I devastated to see her life spiral down without any regard to doing what's right in spite of. Notice I said "idol". Like time, my bruises were healed. And so will yours. You see, God allows us to awaken from a state in our lives to where we have to look up. And as you look up, you have to face whatever that is eye-to-eye. God was right there in the midst of all my happiness, trials and tribulations. I had to look Him right in the eyes and stake hold in His power. Once I did that, all that craziness didn't matter. I can say with every step, tear, and shout - victory was declared in the name of Jesus. So whenever you have an issue or you feel like saying something … look up and talk to Him. He's there always willing to listen come rain or shine.

Song: Love Lifted Me

I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more,
But the Master of the sea, heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me, now safe am I.

Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me!
All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I'll cling
In His blessèd presence live, ever His praises sing,
Love so mighty and so true, merits my soul's best songs,
Faithful, loving service too, to Him belongs.
Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me!
Souls in danger look above, Jesus completely saves,
He will lift you by His love, out of the angry waves.
He's the Master of the sea, billows His will obey,
He your Savior wants to be, be saved today.
Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help
Love lifted me!


When you look for strength, do you see God? When you just want to share your joy, is it with God first?