40 Days of purpose: Day 7

Day 7: The reason for everything

This was a timely reading for me today, as I spent part of last night with a family led by a single mother who lost her job yesterday due to lay-offs. In good times and bad times it's important to remember that everything that happens here is all for Him and all about Him and all used by Him for His ultimate glory. That can sound harsh and confusing when the topic of conversation is tragic or shocking, but God has a divine way of using everything to further His plan.

Rick writes, "The ultimate goal of the universe is to show the glory of God. It is the reason for everything that exists, including you. God made it all for his glory. Without God's glory, there would be nothing."

Proverbs 16:4 says, "The Lord has made everything for His own purposes." How we trivialize Him when we try to use His creation for anything else. How we mistrust Him when we fail to look for His glory in all that occurs.

God, may we see you and know that you are glorious. May we see creation and all that occurs within and look for your glory in it. In Jesus' name - AMEN

Grace and Peace