POINT TO PONDER:It's all for Him.
REFLECT: How did today's reading impact you?
It's all for Him. The ultimate goal of the universe is to show the glory of God. It is the reason for everything that exists, including you and I. 
       "For everything comes from God alone.  Everything lives by His power,
   and everything is for His glory"  (Romans 11:36 -  Living Bible)
Jesus honored God by fullfilling His purpose while He lived on earth. You and I bring glory to God in the same way. The rest of this 40 day journey is our deepening understanding and commitment to God's five purposes for our lives:
  • We bring glory to God by worshiping Him.
  • We bring glory to God by loving other believers.
  • We bring glory to God by becoming like Christ.
  • We bring glory to God by serving others with our gifts.
  • We bring glory to God by telling others about Him.

The challenge for me today is - Will I live for my own comfort, happiness, pleasure, goals, or will I choose to live the rest of my life for God's pleasure? I leave two verses that have encouraged me with the fact that God will do the work of changing me, as I make the choice. I take the first step towards Him, He brings me along in the journey! 
       "As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like Him, and reflect
   His glory even more." (2 Corinthians 3:18 - New Living Translation)

       "Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting
   to know, personally and intimately, the One who invited us to God." (2 Peter 1:3 - The Message)
There is no more important step than asking God to begin the relationship. Please let us know if we can help whereever you are in the journey!
PRAYER:
"Gracious Father, it is all about You. Remind me of Your glory in the profound and simple today. I desire to add my voice to all of creation in giving You glory today. Amen"
FOR MY CONSIDERATION:
   Who is getting the glory?
This week's Memory verse: 
 	"For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible...
	everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him"  (Colossians 1:16 - The Message)
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