Glorifying God.

Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

1 Corinthians 10:31 - So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

The other day I happened to stumble upon one of the verses by chance. I had heard it many times, I had read it many times, and I had even seriously thought about what it entails.

But now, I realize, not seriously. For when I came upon recently the weight carried in the words hit me full blown.
Notice, two of the verses specify the words "whatever you do." Now think about that. "Whatever you do" basically means everything you do.
Now don't just read those words, think about it.

Everything we do. Everything! is supposed to be for the glory of God.

That means when your alarm goes off early in the morning you have a choice: grumble and pull the sheet over your head and get up without a complaint to start your day with the reading of God's word: for the glory of God.

That means when you're picking out your outfit for the day, are you glorfying God with what you're wearing?

That means the breakfast you eat, if you eat it, are you eating healthy things to start your day right and edify your temple: for the glory of God?

That means every word that comes out of your mouth to your mother in the morning that you say doesn't really count cause your tired an grumpy. Is that glorifying God?

That means the friends you choose to hang out with and the words you say to them: If someone heard all of it would they say: Man! That person must have a really great relationship with God! Or would they call you a hypocrite?

It means when you gather with your friends unintentionally gossiping about that other girl that's so full of herself. Does tearing that girl down and (even if unintentionally) pointing out her faults glorify God? Well does it?

It means when you're so tired you fall on the couch to watch a movie and just vedge out with your ice-cream, coke, and popcorn. Are you edifying your temple? Are you glorifying God? Or are you wasting valuable time that could be spent reading your bible, eating healthy things, ministering to people, etc...

It means when you're hanging out with your boyfriend alone, are you glorifying God together?

I'm sure by now you get my point. And trust me, I am just at fault for many of the things as you are. And I don't mean to discourage you or make you think glorifying God is impossible. I'm just pointing out something God opened my eyes to as I sat on the computer wasting my time. Just a simple question: Am I glorifying God with what I'm doing right now?

Just ask yourself.