Why are we here? Why were we created?

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Guess what?!?

We were created to glorify (or honor) God in and with all things.

Everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him. ~Isaiah 43:7 (NKJV)

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. ~Romans 11:36 (CSB)

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. ~1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV)

In an article titled Our Purpose is to Glorify God, writer Mark Ballenger explains,

God has a purpose for us all, and that purpose is to make us look and act like his Son, so we might glorify God. The more we look and act like Jesus, the more we will reveal God to the world, making the invisible visible, thus glorifying our Lord. God’s ultimate plan is to bring glory to himself, thus our purpose, in union with the Spirit, is to reveal God by following Jesus.

So, how do we do that?

How do we practically glorify God in everyday life?

In other words, what does glorifying God actually look like?

Writer T.M. Gaouette shares 10 Ways to Glorify God, All Day, Every Day!:

1. In our thoughts. God knows our minds and our hearts, and our inner self usually reflects our outer actions, deeds, and attitudes. So, if our desire is to glorify God in everything that we do, then we should ensure that our thoughts and our emotions are glorifying Him by remaining true to His commandments. This isn’t always going to be easy, especially during rough patches in life, but it’s during these trying times that our glorification of God means the most.

2. In our words. The way we speak to others and about others should be glorifying to God. So, avoid abusive or harsh words, sarcasm, gossip, and negative language that’s meant to hurt, insult, abuse or belittle.

3. In our deeds. "Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father." (Matthew 5:16). This includes not only the activities we partake in for others, but also those we do for ourselves. Our deeds should reflect Christ. So, when people see what you do for others, they see Christ in your actions. And in glorifying Him, we should be sure not to put the focus on ourselves.

4. In our attitude. Our perspective about life, people, and ourselves is an outward reflection of our inner self. People are usually turned off by a negative or pessimistic person. How can a person see Christ in cynicism? It’s important to maintain a Godly attitude that encompasses patience, goodness, kindness, and compassion.

5. In our physical self. The way that we treat the bodies that Christ gifted us with is a way of glorifying Him. Keeping our bodies healthy by not overindulging or undernourishing ourselves or abusing it with drugs. Modesty is also important in presenting ourselves in a manner that glorifies God.

6. In good and bad times. It’s easy to glorify God when things are going well, right? But what about during those times of struggle and suffering? These are the moments when glorifying God means so much. Christ suffered for us, and when we suffer, we grow in our holiness and our relationship with Christ becomes stronger.

7. In our work. This relates to school, jobs, and chores. Enhancing our minds and strengthening our knowledge are ways that we can use the amazing mind that God gave us! Scripture calls for us to work hard, but to never allow work and money and ambition to consume us or overshadow Him. And every aspect of our work ethic should reveal God’s glory.

8. In our play. This includes our entertainment, how we use our time and what we consume our minds with, whether through television shows, movies, books, music, and social media. We should be focused on Godly media. In activities such as sports, we should remain true to God’s teachings, such as playing fair, using patience and being honest. And when we hang out with our friends, we should always remember to behave in a manner that glorifies God.

9. In our evangelizing. Glorify His name at every opportunity. This includes not taking His name in vain! And when sharing the Word with others, we must do so in a manner that adheres to His teaching, not our own agendas. We must do so with kindness and compassion, as Jesus did. And we must do so without judging the heart or assuming ourselves to be better than others. We should be bringing people to Christ, not turning them away. We should be His disciples.

10. In our relationships. The way we treat our families and friends should reflect how Christ treated people. The relationships that we have should adhere to His Word and His design. So, work to create happy and healthy relationships with people.

Will we always get it right? No!

Are we perfect? Absolutely not.

Ultimately, only God is good (Mark 10:18) and we all fall short of the glory of God.

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, ~Romans 3:23-24 (ESV)

Therefore, this is why God desires we have repentant hearts (2 Chronicles 30:9, Matthew 3:8). He desires Jesus followers that choose to walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-18) daily and allow the Holy Spirit to mature our abilities to think, act, and feel like Christ (2 Corinthians 5:11-21) over time. (Remember, it's about progression not perfection!) When we do this, God in us is revealed and He is glorified.

What other ways can we glorify God practically? I'd love to hear from you!

Share your thoughts in the comments below.

God loves you! With Him, you got this! Until next post, may God give you His peace and blessings!

~Natasha

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