Whoever speaks, let it be with God’s words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ.
Into the Text
There’s a quiet question I come back to when life feels busy, or my heart feels divided: Is this bringing glory to God—or to me? Because at the end of the day, that’s what matters most: living for His glory, not mine. That’s the heart of our calling.
It’s simple but powerful: our lives were never meant to spotlight ourselves. Not our platforms. Not our performances. Not even our ministries or milestones. Our lives are meant to glorify Him—only Him.
This world will try to convince us to live for likes, to chase applause, to build something impressive. But we weren’t made for self-glory—we were made to glorify Him. To reflect His character, His light. To live in such a way that when others look at us, they see Jesus.
In 1 Peter 4, we’re reminded that whether we’re speaking, serving, creating, leading, or loving others—everything is to be done through God’s strength and for God’s glory. That’s the why behind the what. That’s the true aim of our calling.
But we need wisdom to live this way.
Wisdom to walk in the work He’s given us without turning it into a performance. Wisdom to use our gifts without slipping into pride or self-doubt. Wisdom to remember that it’s not about how loud or visible our calling is—it’s about how faithful we are with what He’s entrusted to us.
Some days, glorifying God looks like leading with courage. Other days, it’s serving behind the scenes. It’s showing up when no one’s clapping. It’s laying down our need for recognition and choosing obedience instead. It’s saying, “Jesus, I want You to be seen more than me.”
Sweet friend, if your heart has been weary or tempted to seek validation elsewhere, pause and realign today. Ask for God’s wisdom to guard your motives and guide your steps. He’s not asking you to build something impressive—He’s asking you to be faithful and let your life point to Him.
Because, in the end, it’s not about who notices us. It’s about who they notice through us.