August 21
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Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. -Romans 6:13(NLT)
FOR GOD’S GLORY
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you believed in Christ, you have been born again
It is time to straighten all your tendencies to be bent
Do not let any part of your body do evil schemes
Instead, give yourselves completely to Him.
Use all the gifts he gives you to bring Him glory
This is the only way you can have victory
For you were dead but now have new life
You once lived in darkness but now have light.
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I used to be very religious and went to church daily to hear mass for over almost two decades. I worked at my own salvation through rituals and traditions. I am sure God knows my intentions and understood that I wanted to please him by doing these religious acts, but my life wasn’t shining for him or giving him glory. I compartmentalized my life with career, roles and religion. I didn’t completely glorified God with the way I lived because I gave myself credit for my career success. The bible says all our actions and words must point to him and give him glory.
PRAYER
Lord, please save me from my pride and arrogance.
REFLECTION
What’s the difference when you boasted and when you gave God all the glory?
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