Do "ALL" to the Glory of God

1 Corinthians 10:31 read as follows…

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

If God is most glorified through our personal and collective enjoyment of Him (and I believe that He is), than would it not stand to reason that doing all to the glory of God means finding pleasure in God as or while or in or through whatever it is we are doing in the present moment?

Again, I believe it does.

So…the question that needs to be asked is this:  How do we do the above while, say, washing the dishes or brushing our teeth or picking up after our dog?

As I was thinking to myself while just sitting here wondering (adapted from Winnie the Pooh), I began to ask myself how I could begin to tangibly enjoy God in that which comprises, for lack of a better word, the mundane parts of my day-to-day life.  I’ve decided upon three activities to think more upon.

And, yes, I did just end that sentence with a preposition, and I enjoyed it.  And I enjoyed GOD in it, too!  :op

Okay…so here are my three…

1.  While taking my morning shower.

I will bring glory to God as I take a shower each morning by allowing myself to thoroughly enjoy the warmth and cleansing the water and soap brings.  I will also allow it to remind me of the warmth and cleansing power of God’s Spirit, Blood, and Holy Word in my life.  I will reflect God’s glory by not wasting His gifts of soap and hot water so that others might be able to partake as well.  To do this, I will turn-off the water when I’m not using it, which will also allow me to identify with those throughout the world who are in desperate need of God’s warmth and cleansing.  Doing these things will also enable me to “remember” those—my precious brothers and sisters—throughout the world who lack ready access to sufficient quantities of clean drinking water, let alone, water to heat up for bathing purposes.

2.  While driving my truck (especially, to work in the morning).

I will bring glory to God while driving by inviting Him to be a part of each aspect of my driving experience (i.e., depressing the clutch, shifting gears, slipping the clutch, depressing the gas, breaking, turning, etc.) and by driving in a way that is both aware of my conditions and conscious of the needs of those around me.  I will reflect God’s glory by allowing my truck to become its own little sanctuary—or oasis—of God’s Holy Presence.  Together, as we are driving, we will enjoy intimate conversation, and, as talking with God is so enjoyable for me, I know that this will magnify God’s glory in my own heart and, it is hoped, in the hearts of those around me.

3.  While walking.

I will glorify God by walking with purpose in life…even if that purpose is just to relax and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of that which surrounds me.  I will reflect God’s glory by walking with my shoulders held upright, with my head lifted high, with a smile on my face, with an energetic spring in my steps, with a warrior’s fire in my spirit, and with gentle and peaceful feelings in my heart.

I truly have the power to choose the above.  All that is required is that I look unto Him Who is already glorious and just reflect it to those around me…much the way a mirror or a lamp stand and glass shade might reflect or enhance the light from, well, a light.  I can think of nothing more enjoyable.

God’s blessings on your evening,

Dave