Mornings With Jesus 2016: 7-Day DevotionalSample

We all need a purpose, an unselfish one. We weren’t made to be whole by living for ourselves. Our Creator created us first of all to bring glory to Himself and then to share His glory with us.

Loving Him is our primary purpose, and we accomplish that purpose in our daily life, however unglorious that may feel while driving to work or changing a diaper or taking out the trash.

Laundry and cleaning don’t seem like much to offer. Neither does a patient attitude on a commute to work. And we may be tempted to think we’re merely being good parents when we respond with gracious discipline instead of harshness when a child shows us disrespect.

But when we belong to Jesus, all of these actions reveal godliness that glorifies Him. So let’s not underestimate the power of the humdrum. Just as He is not impressed by our large efforts to do great things for Him, He is not unimpressed by a follower of His who gives her best to share His grace in the mundane. It’s in the daily events that life and faith are worked out.

One day we will bask in His glory; eternal life will not hold the drudgery that makes us doubtful of our earthly purpose.

For now, take your everyday life and commit it to Him and watch Him make something glorious out of it for eternity. —Erin Keeley Marshall

Faith Step: What is your least-exciting task of the day? Pray over it and determine to be joyful, knowing that you are bringing glory to Jesus when you do it for Him.

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