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AND THE GLORY GOES TO...

If God were to win an Oscar, and He certainly deserves one, it could be called a "Goscar." Joke aside, God deserves all the accolades that come with an Oscar win and immeasurably more because all honor, glory, greatness, and praise belong to Him. 

Psalm 115:1 (NIV) states, "Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness." Everything about God and His divine qualities deserves our constant praise and adoration. 

When we try to take God's glory for ourselves by saying, "Look at me! Look at who I am and what I've achieved!" we dismiss His role in our lives and His power at work within each one of us. Everything we do ought to be for the glory of God. 

Before we do anything, we should ask ourselves, "Would this action, statement, thought please God and be worthy of His name? Before we pray, we should ask ourselves, "Who will deserve credit for answered prayer?"

Jesus demands that we love and glorify him over everyone and everything else. We see this clearly in His statement to the twelve disciples before He sends them out: "Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me." (Matthew 10:37-38 NIV).

Contrary to human nature, it's not about us! When God is your number ONE, joy, peace, love, sympathy, and acceptance increase. Focusing on God enables you to become more altruistic- meaning selfless. Try giving God the first part of your day, every day. Rise and shine and give God the glory! Pray, read a devotional, study scripture, give thanks to God. When you prioritize God in your life and recognize that the glory belongs to Him, He will bless your obedience and submission to Him.