"All For God's Glory"
By: Zach Wood
1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever
you do, do it all for the glory of God.
This is a verse I've been struggling with a
lot lately. Paul is telling us that, no matter what we do, each moment of
everyday should be lived for God's glory. Wherever we are, whatever we are
doing. I cringe when I think of my life everyday because I know there are
so many moments when I don't have the most loving thoughts toward other
people. I know that my attitude isn't always reflective of Christ. I find
myself complaining more than I want to admit. I am very disappointed in
myself because I know I need to be doing so much better and living such a
better life. Lately, I've found myself being rather critical of some people
around me. However, I should be pointing the finger right back at myself
and seeing the changes that I need to be making.
I don't think we really comprehend what Paul
is saying here. He is saying "ALL" should be done for the glory of God!
What does that mean? Everything we do. Everything we say. Every place we
go. Everyone we see. Our whole lives should be consumed with giving glory
to God in whatever way, shape or form. Plain and simple, our lives should
be constant 24/7 worship! As many of you probably know, I have a heart for
worship music and leading. I've loved music all of my life, but in the last
few years, worship/music ministry has been an area of my life that has
really grown in desire. The more I've studied the art of worship ministry,
the more I've come to learn and realize that worship is a lifestyle. We
should all be worshipping everyday, all day. No matter where we are, what
we are doing or who we are around, we should be worshipping God Almighty
with our lifestyle. It is so imperative for a healthy life of living and
witnessing!
My challenge for all of us this week is that
we take some deep thought and prayer into what we need to change about our
lives so that they can be full living examples of worship toward God.
People in the world need to see and hear our lifestyle of worship to God.
Everything should be done for His glory, NOT ours. Period.
I pray that all of us desire a daily
lifestyle of worship doing everything for God's glory.