I wrote this a few years ago for a newsletter I used to publish… \u00a0What a powerful reminder this was when I came across it again. \u00a0I had to share.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God\u201d I Corinthians 10:31<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Often we hear people make comments referring to something being done for \u2018the glory of God.\u2019\u00a0 It sounds all nice and faith filled, but what does it really mean?\u00a0 Each night when we pray, one of the things we pray for is that our thoughts, actions and speech would be a blessing to others and a glory to God.\u00a0 There it is.\u00a0 Glory to God.\u00a0 <\/em>What does it entail?<\/p>\n When the Bible speaks of the glory of God it is referring to His worth and honor and greatness. \u00a0\u00a0The dictionary defines glory as:<\/p>\n a<\/em>:<\/strong> praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent<\/p>\n b<\/em>:<\/strong> worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving <giving glory<\/em> to God><\/p>\n When someone speaks of doing something for the glory<\/em> of God, it means they are doing something to show praise or honor.\u00a0\u00a0 As Christians we are called to do everything<\/em> to the glory of God.\u00a0 We are to show God honor and praise in all we think, do, and say.<\/p>\n The dictionary defines honor as:<\/p>\n a<\/em> :<\/strong> to regard or treat (someone) with admiration and respect :<\/strong> to regard or treat with honor<\/p>\n b<\/em> :<\/strong> to give special recognition to :<\/strong> to confer honor on<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And praise as: to express a favorable judgment of.<\/p>\n We honor God when we do things the way He wants them to be done.\u00a0 We show honor to our parents through obedience and respect.\u00a0 God is our father in heaven and deserves obedience and respect.\u00a0 He has a detailed guide as far as how we should live our lives laid out for us in the bible.\u00a0 In order to know who He calls us to be, we have to study the bible faithfully.\u00a0 We can show God honor by reading His word and applying it to every area of our lives, and allowing Him to change the parts of us that may not line up with His guidelines.<\/p>\n We need to honor God both actively\u00a0 and intentionally.\u00a0 When one thinks of honoring God, or showing the glory of God, obviously things like singing praise, going to church and doing \u201cgood\u201d things come to mind.\u00a0 But what about your life behind closed doors?\u00a0 Are you showing Gods glory then, too?\u00a0 Are you doing the best job you can with everything \u2013 from cleaning the toilet to sorting laundry, from interacting with your husband and children to laying your head on your pillow at night.\u00a0 Anything less than your best is a dishonor to God and a waste of time.<\/p>\n Are we showing God honor <\/em>by putting His priorities above ours?\u00a0 Even in the mundane things we should be showing the glory of God.\u00a0 Eating, drinking, resting and taking care of ourselves strengthens our bodies to do His work.\u00a0 As we do these things we should do them with our thoughts focused on the Lord, all the time giving thanks because He has given these moments, this food, these opportunities to us.\u00a0 Give thought to the food you eat and the fluids you drink \u2013 are they going to keep your body, your temple clean and in good order for the Holy Spirit to dwell?\u00a0 Is the food you eat going to glorify God, as you show honor to the body He has given you?<\/p>\n Live a life of honor, praise and thankfulness.\u00a0 \u201cLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven\u201d (Matthew 5:16).\u00a0 In fact, ladies I challenge you to live your live in such a way that everything is sacred and nothing is secular.\u00a0 We are called to live in this world, but not be of it (thank goodness!).\u00a0\u00a0 So as we set about our day, let us live a life that is pleasing to God.\u00a0 We\u2019ll live our lives for the glory, and honor, and praise<\/em> of God.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re stuck in traffic and late for an appointment \u2013 are you showing the glory of God?\u00a0 Are you honoring Him by showing patience and being kind?\u00a0 Or are you becoming angry (and even worse, showing<\/em> your anger?).\u00a0 What about when you\u2019ve gotten the kids in bed and are faced with the reality of a sink full of dishes, piles of laundry and your own mile-long to do list.\u00a0 Getting these things done contributes to a well run home and frees your mind for the next morning.\u00a0 Tackle the chores with a cheerful and obedient heart \u2013 the same way you expect your children to do their chores.\u00a0 Give God the glory by choosing to keep a well run home (Read Proverbs 31 if there is any question as to whether a well run home is a biblical concept).\u00a0 \u00a0Are you raising your children for the glory of God?\u00a0 Are you teaching them His commandments , training them and being a Godly example for them?\u00a0 Do you grumble as you walk through the house because your children missed the toys under the bed and missed a pile of dust as they swept? It\u2019s easy to live a life that glorifies God when everything is going well.\u00a0 Our true colors show when things aren\u2019t going as well as we\u2019d hope.\u00a0 Our true colors should still give glory to God. \u00a0We should still sing praises to God amidst the storm \u2013 whatever the \u2018storm\u2019 may be.<\/p>\n It can be overwhelming to think of how different we are expected to act as Christians.\u00a0 When the rest of the world complains, gives up, breaks down, looses control and does just enough to get by, God calls us to a higher place.\u00a0 Again, God calls us to glorify Him in all we do, which means all of those actions are unacceptable.\u00a0 Feelings of doubt, feeling overwhelmed, grumbling, giving up are not of God.\u00a0 God calls us to \u201cpresent your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.\u00a0Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.\u201d (Romans 12: 1-2)<\/p>\n Ladies, lets encourage one another to give God the glory in all<\/em> we do.\u00a0 We need to die to ourselves and our own glory, and live for God and His.\u00a0 We won\u2019t get anywhere unless we lay down our lives, study His Word, and allow our focus to remain on God.\u00a0 We should be asking ourselves \u2013 is what I\u2019m about to say going to be an honor to God?\u00a0 Are my actions going to give God glory?\u00a0 What about my thoughts?\u00a0 Due to our sinful nature we will have plenty of moments where what we did may not have given glory to God.\u00a0 Thank the Lord for His forgiveness, and for a new chance to try again.\u00a0 Every time we show God glory, we are building His kingdom.\u00a0 At the same time, every time we do not, we are not building His kingdom.<\/p>\n Do not complain about doing anything.\u00a0 Do it cheerfully.\u00a0 God knows our hearts.\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss a chance to give God the glory of a job well done, in His honor. Do not get angry when something ticks you off.\u00a0 Be patient, slow to anger, and calm.\u00a0 Do not get frustrated when things don\u2019t go according to your plan.\u00a0 React with love and patience.\u00a0 When you feel that you cannot go another minute, ask God for the strength to go another minute and then some.\u00a0 Remember, \u201cFor you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God\u2019s\u201d (1 Corinthians 6:20).\u00a0 Let\u2019s give God the glory in all things big and small.\u00a0 One step at a time, one thought at a time, one word at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I wrote this a few years ago for a newsletter I used to publish… What a powerful reminder this was when I came across it again. 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