“And these children will honor me by living holy lives. In holy worship they’ll honor the Holy One of Jacob and stand in holy awe of the God of Israel. Those who got off-track will get back on-track, and complainers and whiners learn gratitude.” (Isaiah 29:23-24 MSG)
It is easy for older people, like me, to feel discouraged about the upcoming generation. The proliferation of social media seems to have paved the way for a culture of self-absorption and self-promotion. However, I recently met a young woman who makes me feel hopeful. This young lady has a Youtube channel dedicated to old, obscure hymns. I was amazed by the purity of her work. She doesn’t show her face or use her name. Her site has no frills, no flourishes, and no gimmicks. She simply sings while strumming on her acoustic guitar. Her voice is melodic and authentic, yet somehow she manages to keep the spotlight on God without calling attention to herself or her talent. She seems determined to glorify and honor God and only God.
I pray that every one of us, no matter our age, can live holy lives filled with worship and reverence. Absorbed in worldliness, we may fall off-track. Yet, God promises us that He will lead us back on track--away from our natural tendency to complain and gripe, away from our feelings of entitlement, away from worry and negativity. Instead, we shall all learn to honor God with gratitude and trust. Fortunately, God’s promises cover every generation--whether we are Baby Boomers, Millennials, or Generations X, Y, or Z.
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