Questions we have all asked ourselves and probably still ask ourselves. In order to answer those questions we have to look past the shields on our eyes. We have to look past, what our purpose will lead to. We have to look past the success it will bring, the wealth, and what we can get out of it. It’s so much deeper than that. There is a reason behind everything we do, there is always a motive, whether we admit it or not. We don’t just walk for the sake of walking or speak for the sake of speaking. There’s always a reason rather big or small, it's still a reason. So what’s the reason for our existence? What are we here for?
Isaiah 43:7
Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.
The answer to those questions are right there in the scripture, we are created for the glory of God. We glorify God by living in relationship with Him, being faithful and committed to Him. God made us in His image, therefore we cannot fulfill our purpose apart from Him.
It’s easy to get lost in trying to find our purpose. We often go looking for meaning in our lives, and once we think we’ve found it, it seems to slip away from us. We can sometimes get lost in the complexity of life and forget about the simple things. We often confuse our goals with our purpose, we all have that one big dream that we want to reach, and once we get there we will have fulfilled our life’s purpose. But that’s not the case at all, it’s the reason behind what we do. What is our motive? If our very existence is to glorify God, everything we do will point to Him. The way we live, the way we treat others, how we carry ourselves, it all points to God. We will use our gifts to honor Him. We use what He’s given us, to bring Him glory. This doesn’t mean that you will be a pastor, or a worship leader, or work in the church. Wherever God has you, whether you’re an artist, a doctor, lawyer, business person, scientist, engineer, musician, mathematician, teacher, pastor, worship leader, singer, etc. Whatever you do, do it to glory of God. When we are in a relationship with God and our foundation is in Him, our hearts are in the right place. Everything we do we do because we want to honor God. Our motives change, our outlook, and our perspective changes. We now have a reason to do what we do and we give it our all because we want to give God the best.
I always thought that glorifying God meant that I had to give up my passions, and dreams, to be a minister. I was under the impression that I had to drop everything and live in the church. I thought that I could not be a Christian and an actress at the same time. I realized that God gave me the gift of acting, He gave me the ability to entertain His people, and I will use it because He gave it to me. I will use it to glorify Him. I was constantly trying to find a way to glorify God in everything I did. Trying to force my faith into every part of my life. I realized that when I started to live in relationship with him I did not have to force my faith into my work. It is who I am, it is the life I live, so it shines through no matter what I am doing. Because Christ is my life, I can do nothing outside of Him.
-Dyamond
Matthew 7:16-17
You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit.
John 15:5
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Reflection
- Does your life glorify God?
- In what ways can you use the gifts God has given you to glorify Him?
Prayer Time
Just respond to God in prayer. Stripping away all the distractions. Reread the scriptures, and tell God what is on your heart. Remember that this is a conversation between you and God, be honest with Him.
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