Today’s to-do list: Just one thing
But the Lord answered
her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is
need of only one thing. (Luke 10:41-42)
This verse has been cropping up in my mind time
after time, again and again. Whenever I start to worry over the details of
something, this reminder comes: only one thing is needed. And we know what (or
should I say Who) that is. The answer is always Jesus.
In more than one of my readings lately as well,
comes this notion of purpose: to bring glory to God. Our reason for being. The
one thing.
So whether you eat or
drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31)
The eating and drinking I understand. Thank You,
thank You, God for Your provision. But the whatever. Just how far does whatever
go? How inclusive? Bible reading, taking a nature walk, sending a note of
encouragement. Sure. But what about feet up and reading a good book, taking a
bubble bath, rocking and petting my cat? Maybe I better research what this glory word means before I can understand
how to give it to God.
Glory – high renown or honor won by notable achievements;
praise, worship, and thanksgiving offered to a deity
Honor – high respect; esteem; regard with great
respect; esteem, respect, admire, defer to, look up to, appreciate, value,
cherish, adore, reverence, revere, venerate, worship, put on a pedestal
Okay. So now I have some basis of understanding
on what brings glory to God. Every good and perfect thing is from God above
(James 1:17). So it stands to reason that whenever I turn my face upwards and
give thanks, appreciation, or express joy in God-gifts, I am glorifying the
God.
I will be pursuing this glory to God thing. For
now, glorify the Lord with me today. Whatever you do.
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