"Everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory." Romans 11:36 (LB)
"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him." - John Piper
Am I most satisfied with God? Or am I still looking for satisfaction elsewhere? I remember something St. Augustine said,
"Our hearts are restless until it rests in you."
St. Augustine said that we would continue to be restless and discontented until our hearts find rest and satisfaction in God alone. It is only when we are most satisfied with God, that we glorify Him.
Rick Warren in this chapter goes on to give five principles on how we can bring glory to God. He says,
"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him." - John Piper
Am I most satisfied with God? Or am I still looking for satisfaction elsewhere? I remember something St. Augustine said,
"Our hearts are restless until it rests in you."
St. Augustine said that we would continue to be restless and discontented until our hearts find rest and satisfaction in God alone. It is only when we are most satisfied with God, that we glorify Him.
Rick Warren in this chapter goes on to give five principles on how we can bring glory to God. He says,
- We bring God glory by worshiping him;
- We bring God glory by loving other believers;
- We bring God glory by becoming like Christ;
- We bring God glory by serving others with our gifts; and
- We bring God glory by telling others about him.
These are what he calls the five purposes of a purpose driven life. Though I still think that life is messy, these does provide a useful grid to frame the activities of our lives. It'll help me to re-think what I'm doing and whether it brings glory to the Father. The principles are concise and simple; but the proof of the life is in the living. I pray for grace to live it.
Ollie
Jul 2007
Ollie
Jul 2007
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