What practical steps can we take to glorify God in our daily lives? Jesus’ Words in Focus “ ‘All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and in them I have been glorified.’ ” (John 17:10) What the Verse Reveals • We are the sphere in which Christ chooses to display His glory. • Because all that belongs to the Father belongs to the Son, our lives—claimed by Christ—become the stage for divine honor. Living Out Our Belonging 1. Recognize Ownership • Begin each day acknowledging, “All I have is Yours” (Psalm 24:1). • Present body and mind as “a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1). 2. Speak His Praise • Keep praise “continually in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1). • Replace grumbling with gratitude (1 Thessalonians 5:18). 3. Love Tangibly • Show self-giving love so that “all men will know” we follow Jesus (John 13:34-35). • Forgive quickly, as we have been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32). 4. Pursue Holiness • “Be holy in all you do” (1 Peter 1:15-16). • Guard thoughts by filtering them through Philippians 4:8. 5. Serve with Gifts • Use spiritual gifts “so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 4:10-11). • Look for unnoticed needs and quietly meet them (Matthew 6:3-4). 6. Work with Integrity • Work “with all your heart, as working for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23-24). • Let excellence spark questions that point to Him (Matthew 5:16). 7. Abide and Bear Fruit • Stay connected to the Vine; “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit” (John 15:5, 8). • Schedule unhurried time in Scripture and prayer to keep the flow of life-giving sap. Daily Rhythms that Keep Us God-Centered • Morning: Read a portion of Scripture, surrender plans, ask for Spirit-filled living. • Midday: Pause, recite a verse, realign motives. • Evening: Review the day, thank Him for evidences of grace, confess where glory was stolen. Encouragement to Hold Close Christ is already glorified in us (John 17:10). Every choice to yield, praise, love, and serve simply uncovers what He has placed within. Keep walking; His glory will keep shining. |
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