Let Every Tribe Praise His Holy Name

"every tribe, every nation sing unto God in one voice." Wednesday night (7/11/12) we had the incredible privilege of joining the Roger Deal Navajo Baptist Church for their midweek service. I wish words could describe the beauty of hearing Navajo people of all ages sing unto God in their native tongue and read out of Navajo bibles that were translated by the pastors uncle himself in a hogon (a traditional Navajo house) right outside the church building. We sang hymns in both English and Navajo and rejoiced together as people from the congregation were given time to share what God is doing in their heart and lives. The people are so reliant on God. They give everything they have to Him and rely on Him for everything they need. As they took offering, we noticed a man who put fifty cents in the offering plate, but he had given everything he had, just like the woman who gave Jesus her two pennies. Their lives depend solely on God and what they do make, they give back to Him in its entirety. I have never seen anything like it. We pray everyday for God to be our everything but how often do I empty my pockets to Him believing Him for what I need? How often do I spend my entire day on my knees begging for Gods provision and have Him answer me by bringing $6700 worth of free groceries to the church to be handed out to over 30 families for the week? The Navajo people were so thankful that we spent time with them on our journey, but really, I am thankful for them and the lessons and challenges they provided me with. I have said it before, but I believe it truly is the focus of this trip right now. I want to truly know what it means to depend solely on God and give everything I am to Him for His plan and not mine. I want to pray without ceasing and be in constant communication with Him so that I can easily hear His next step and will for me. Are you dependent on God alone? Or do you look to Him when you need something or think you should give Him praise alone? Don't get me wrong, we need our God then too, but what about every step we take in a day? What about every person we come into contact in a day? Don't they deserve to be loved and prayed for even if we don't know what they are going thru? God knows our requests even before we ask, so He knows what they need and will meet it in His way every time. Maybe you don't pray without ceasing, I know I struggle to every day, but I challenge you to try. Give EVERYTHING to Him in EVERY aspect of your life and day and just watch how He will use your obedience and reward you greatly. I know it's a practice I strive for and challenge you to as well.