Who or What Receives Your Devotion?

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to finish his work."
—John 4:34

"So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God."
— 1 Corinthians 10:31

"For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s"(Romans 14:8).

Devotion is often defined as a deep love, loyalty, and commitment you give to someone, some thing, cause, or activity. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be" (Matthew 6:21).

You exist solely due to God's love and grace and for God's purpose. God, as the eternal, ultimate and underlying reality and the creator, redeemer, and sustainer of all, is entitled to your steadfast love, faith, and devotion. You express your devotion to God through your loving acts of worship, prayer, and service. You dedicate yourself to growing in a deepening personal and loving relationship with God, aligning and committing your life with faithful loyalty to doing God's will. "If you love me, you will keep my commandments" (John 14:15). You strive for your life to be God-centered rather than self-centered.

You surrender to God's abiding love and grace, allowing the indwelling Holy Spirit to guide you to understand and obediently follow God's teachings and commands and to do God's will, all for the greater glory of God. You allow your acts of worship, both individually and communally, to express your reverence, honor, glory, gratitude, and adoration that are due to God alone. You allow your devotion to God, guided by the promptings of the Holy Spirit, to shape your mind, heart, worldview, priorities, relationships, and interactions with others and the world. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, your loving acts of selfless service help to bring God's reign of love, truth, peace, justice, compassion, mercy, healing, and salvation to others, and are expressions of your love, faith, hope, and devotion to God.

We invite you to take some time to reflect on the nature and extent of your devotion to God and how it affects your life's journey.