No, it’s not about one of those ingredient labels you’re thinking of when you are shopping for human or pet food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of the time people believe that\nthey are a byproduct of something in one way or another. Whether it be that one\ndefining moment of success or clarity, the years of training for a particular\ncareer, family relationships, or even dark moments like depression or trauma.\nThe list goes on and you get the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we see ourselves as a byproduct of\nour environment, our personal experiences, our relationships, struggles, and triumphs,\nour identity becomes dependent on what is temporary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have greater hope than all the things we see, hear, experience, and suffer through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lord tells us that we are not a\nbyproduct. We are created for God’s glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“But now, this is what the Lord says\u2014 – Isaiah 43:1-7 (NIV), emphasis mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I think it’s time. Let’s give all the\nbyproducts of who we are to Him. My prayer is that you will make this hope and\nprayer yours: “Lord, all that I am, all that I have, all that I will be, use\nit all to bring You glory. I am Yours.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n He will use all things – good, ugly, and\nthe bad – in you, in your life, from your past, in your present, and throughout\nyour future for His glory. And you will find for yourself that He is good (Psalm\n34:1-8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Glory to the Lord on high.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" No, it’s not about one of those ingredient labels you’re thinking of when you are shopping for human or pet food. Most of the time people believe that they are a byproduct of something in one way or another. Whether it be that one defining moment of success or clarity, the years of training for … Continue reading Byproducts<\/span>
\n he who created you,\nJacob,
\n he who formed you,\nIsrael:
\n\u201cDo not fear, for I have redeemed you;
\n I have summoned you\nby name; you are mine.
\nWhen you pass through the waters,
\n I will be with you;
\nand when you pass through the rivers,
\n they will not sweep\nover you.
\nWhen you walk through the fire,
\n you will not be\nburned;
\n the flames will not\nset you ablaze.
\nFor I am the Lord your God,
\n the Holy One of\nIsrael, your Savior;
\nI give Egypt for your ransom,
\n Cush and Seba in\nyour stead.
\nSince you are precious and honored in my sight,
\n and because I love you,
\nI will give people in exchange for you,
\n nations in exchange\nfor your life.
\nDo not be afraid, for I am with you;
\n I will bring your\nchildren from the east
\n and gather you\nfrom the west.
\nI will say to the north, \u2018Give them up!\u2019
\n and to the south, \u2018Do\nnot hold them back.\u2019
\nBring my sons from afar
\n and my daughters from\nthe ends of the earth\u2014
\neveryone who\nis called by my name,<\/em> <\/em>whom I created for my glory,<\/em>
\n<\/em> <\/em>whom I formed and made<\/em>.\u201d”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n