Glory

Glory

What does it mean?

Here are some definitions for you to peruse from Merriam-Websters Dictionary:

1 a: praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown
b: worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving
2 a: something that secures praise or renown
b: a distinguished quality or asset
3 a (1): great beauty and splendor : magnificence
(2): something marked by beauty or resplendence a>
b: the splendor and beatific happiness of heaven; broadly : eternity
4 a: a state of great gratification or exaltation
b: a height of prosperity or achievement
5: a ring or spot of light: as a: aureole
b: a halo appearing around the shadow of an object

I like the first two definitions. Lately, I've been thinking about God's Glory and how the LORD is Glorified.

Here are some people in my life, that I know give God Glory and Glorify His Holy Name:

Kirk and Tara Lantz - Kirk and Tara are a brother and sister in the LORD, that I have been a prayer partner for over the past 3 years. They were the former Chapter Directors of Christian Surfers South Bay and now run a Surf School and called Alive Surf School and they also have a ministry called Global Board Sports Ministry. Since last year, they have endured so much in their lives. I won't go into details, but as I always tell them, "I am blessed, and encouraged by the way that their faith is being refined by the LORD. For it gives Him the Glory, Honor and Praise."

For more information on Kirk and Tara, you can check out their site:
http://www.alivesurfingschool.com/

John Lindsley - John is the director of the Christian Surfing Federation. I don't want to go into too much detail but he has endured much for the sake of Jesus' name and continues to give Him the Glory for everything in his life.

For more information on John, you can check out his site:
http://www.christiansurfingfederation.com/

Javed Irshad - Javed is a brother in the LORD who lives in the province of Toba Tek Singh, Pakistan. He runs a Christian School named "The Little Disciples". As most of you know, Pakistan is not a predominant Christian country. They are persecuted daily, yet they do not deny the sovreignty of God and the Holy Faith that He has given them.

For more information on Javed, you can check out his site:
http://littledisciples.freshspirit.net/

My point of bringing up the subject of Glory is a challenge to me and to you the reader.

Here are some questions to challenge us, in our Holy Faith:

1. What have I done today, that gave God the Glory?
2. When I do a "good deed" for someone, is my motivation solely for "my glory" or "God's Glory"?
3. When I woke up this morning, did I give God the Glory for this day?
4. Or did I curse Him for some stupid, physical, emotional, or temporary inconvenience?
5. When I lay my head on the pillow tonight, and my consciousness starts to fade, did I give God the Glory for everything (good and bad) that happened in the day today?

May God Be Glorified in everything that you do today:)

In His Love,
Alex