See it From God’s Viewpoint, Part 2

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Glorifying God seems like such a titanic goal that it can frighten us into inaction. “My life is a mess. I am so erratic. How can I ever glorify God?” As Mao Tse Tung once said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

Glorifying God is an eternal process that begins on earth and continues in heaven. Our heavenly existence will be forever focused on exalting God. Realizing that, we can take the initiative to begin glorifying Him one day, one act, one thought at a time.

Each day is God’s gift. There are multitudes of opportunities we have to honor God through our conduct and conversation. Thus, glorifying God means that we seek to maximize each occasion with a deliberate step of obedience. When we falter, which will be often, we confess our disobedience, thank Him for His complete forgiveness, and move on with the task.

What could be more pleasing to our heavenly Father than to daily glorify Him? Establish that lofty aim as your supreme objective and then live each day in humble dependence on the power of the Holy Spirit and obedience to His revealed truth.

“...our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness...” 2 Thessalonians 1:11