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I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD. Psalm 69:30-31 (New International Version)

Do you want to please God?
Do you want to satisfy God?
Do you want to make God smile?

If you do, then

Praise Him.

Right now.

Praise Him.

For your body…praise Him.
For your mind…praise Him.
For your senses…praise Him.

For His love…praise Him.
For His mercy…praise Him.
For His goodness…praise Him.

Praise Him for everything.

For your struggles…praise Him.
For your difficulties…praise Him.
For your frustrations…praise Him.

Why?

Because He is worthy to be praised.

In spite of your struggles, He has progressed you. Praise Him.
In spite of your frustrations, He has protected you. Praise Him.
In spite of your difficulties, He has provided for you. Praise Him.

And then take a moment to imagine the big smile that is on your Heavenly Father’s face as a result of your heartfelt praise.

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I will thank the Lord at all times. My mouth will always praise him. Psalm 34:1 (God’s Word Translation)

You do it all the time.

All day. Every day.

You worship.

When you wake up…you worship.
When you drive your car…you worship.
When you eat…you worship.
When you work…you worship.
When you spend time with friends…you worship.
When you go to sleep at night…you worship.

You are wired for worship.

So what, exactly, is it that you worship?

What is it that holds your attention?
What is it that holds your affections?
What is is that holds your adoration?

This is what you worship.

What is it that most controls you?
What is it that most concerns you?
What is it that most consumes you?

Is it your job?
Is it your kids?
Is it your dream?
Is it your money?
Is it your spouse?

Is it your abilities?
Is it your opportunities?
Is it your responsibilities?

Though these things are all “good” things, a very important principle must be understood:

“Good” things become “bad” things when they become “god” things.

And the truth is,

“Good” things were never meant to become “bad” things.
“Good” things were never intended to become “god” things.
“Good” things were never designed to become the objects of your worship.

You were created to only worship The Giver of these “good” things.

God.

To worship anyone or anything else is…

Idolatry.

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Everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory. Romans 11:36 (The Living Bible)

So much is being said about stories these days.

Tell a good story.
Live an exciting story.
Write a compelling story.

You are encouraged to tell a good story with:

Your words. Your pictures. Your marketing.

But for what?

To spark interest?
To increase sales?
To attract readers?
To gain customers?
To set yourself apart?

These reasons aren’t bad.

But these reasons aren’t enough.

Your story needs to be for God’s glory.

Your story must reveal the grace of Christ.
Your story must reflect the beauty of Christ.
Your story must redeem the purpose of Christ.

Your story needs to be for God’s glory.

Your story must share the love of Christ.
Your story must show the perseverance of Christ.
Your story must signify the gospel of Christ.

The bottom line is this:

If your story is not being told for God’s glory, it won’t matter in His story.

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Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. 1 Peter 2:11 (The Message)

Imagine this.

You achieve success.
You attain notoriety.
You accumulate wealth.

You reach every goal you set.

Seems ideal right?

Well, not if this is the case…

You acquire every temporary earthly comfort, only to find your life void of every permanent eternal gift.

What a tragedy that would be.

So don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul.

Because your ego is temporary. And your soul is forever.

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