How does Romans 11:36 emphasize God's sovereignty in your daily life? Verse at the Center “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.” (Romans 11:36) God—the Source of Everything ("from Him") • Creation begins in His will and word (Genesis 1:1) • Every good and perfect gift originates in Him (James 1:17) • All things in heaven and on earth were created by Him, both visible and invisible (Colossians 1:16) • Our very existence rests on His initiative and design, so daily life starts with acknowledging His primacy in every detail God—the Sustainer of Life ("through Him") • He holds all things together (Colossians 1:17) • He upholds the universe by the word of His power (Hebrews 1:3) • In Him we live, move, and have our being (Acts 17:28) • Every breath, opportunity, and outcome flows through His ongoing care, turning ordinary routines into moments of dependence on His strength God—the Goal of Existence ("to Him") • All things exist for His pleasure and purpose (Revelation 4:11) • Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31) • Not to us, but to His name be glory (Psalm 115:1) • Plans, ambitions, and achievements find fulfillment only when directed toward His honor Daily Life Implications of God’s Sovereignty • Worship: regular praise centers your heart on His unmatched greatness • Trust: anxiety surrenders when recognizing His control over every circumstance (Isaiah 46:9-10) • Obedience: His commands carry authority, guiding choices in relationships, work, and ethics (John 14:15) • Stewardship: resources, time, and talents are managed as His property, not personal possessions (1 Peter 4:10) • Humility: boasting dissolves, since accomplishments trace back to His enabling grace (1 Corinthians 4:7) • Gratitude: constant thanks flows for daily mercies that come from His hand (Lamentations 3:22-23) • Witness: confidence in His rule fuels bold proclamation of the gospel (Matthew 28:18-20) Living the Doxology ("To Him be the glory") • Speak of His greatness during ordinary conversations • Sing and meditate on scripture to realign affections with His glory • Serve others so that they see His character through your actions • Celebrate victories and endure trials with the same refrain: “To Him be the glory forever” |
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