For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Romans 1:21-22
Even though this portion of scripture is speaking about those who chose not to honor God for who He is or give Him thanks, it can very well be addressed to those of us who chose to honor Him and give Him thanks. Are there not times in our lives when we too chose not to honor Him as God? Are there not times in our lives when we chose not to give Him thanks?
I can’t help but think of all the times I have not honored Him with my action or words. I am sure it is more disappointing to my heavenly Father when His own child is disobedient and brings shame to His name. I am sure this same disappointment is felt when I fail to give Him thanks for all things. How ungrateful of me when I receive good things from His hand and forget to give Him thanks. It is to Him I owe thanks for my very being.
These thoughts give me a desire to strive even more to honor Him. In fact I should do all that I can to honor Him. I want my goal in life, my one desire, to be to live for Him in such a way that my entire being honors Him, who gave all for me. I desire also to make every effort to give Him thanks for all things, for He is worthy of all praise and honor. May God help me to honor Him and thank Him with more than my words.
The matters of our religion lie in works, not in words. - Justin Martyr
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