You deserve the Glory.

 You Deserve the Glory

A Reflection on Revelation 4:11 and 5:12

You deserve the glory—not a portion, not a part,

But the whole of every worship rising from the human heart.

For You alone are worthy—no rival, no compare,

No other name in heaven or earth Your majesty can share.

Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they existed and were created. (Revelation 4:11, ESV)

The angels cry it—day and night, "Holy, holy, holy!"

The elders cast their crowns before the One who made them lowly.

The living creatures never rest from giving You their praise,

And yet You bend to hear the simple song my heart would raise.

You deserve the glory for the cross, the empty grave,

For the life You freely offer, for the power to sin to save.

For the mercy every morning, for the grace that sees me through,

For the promise of Your presence—every word of it is true.

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing! (Revelation 5:12, ESV)

So take my glory—not for show, but for the love I bear.

Not with eloquence or music, but with a life of prayer.

Let every thought and deed become a vessel of Your fame,

And let my only boasting be the glory of Your name.

You deserve the glory.

Now and evermore.

From the rising of the sun to the closing of the door—

You deserve it all. And I am Yours.

Amen.