Our Task in 2025: Glorify Christ in Everyday Life
Can you believe January 2025 is almost behind us? It feels like we just rang in the new year, and now it’s time to pause and reflect. For many of us, New Year’s resolutions are still fresh on our minds. Maybe you resolved to be healthier, spend more time with loved ones, or focus on personal growth. But as the days go by, distractions pop up—and let’s face it, life can pull us off track.
But here’s something worth considering: What if our ultimate goal this year isn’t just about personal achievements? What if our main mission is to glorify Christ in our everyday lives? After all, as 2 Corinthians 4:4 reminds us, our lives are meant to reflect His glory.
So, let’s ask ourselves: What have we done for Him so far this year? Have we taken time to deepen our relationship with God—whether through reading the Bible, praying, or simply being still in His presence? Have we looked beyond our own needs and reached out to others in meaningful ways?
Think about it. Have you fed someone who was hungry? Called or visited someone who’s sick? Offered comfort to someone feeling lonely? These acts of kindness may seem small, but they carry a profound impact. And they’re not just good deeds—they’re ways to show Christ’s love in action.
People all around us are in need—not just physically but emotionally and spiritually. Ephesians 1:6-7 reminds us that God’s grace is abundant and meant for everyone. When we share that grace, we become a conduit for His blessings in the world. Isn’t that an incredible purpose?
Just a few days ago, on January 21, 2025, the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a heartfelt message at a national prayer service. Her appeal for mercy was a powerful reminder of the healing and renewal we’re all longing for—in our land, in our bodies, and in our spirits. Her words resonated deeply: We want God to use us to be a blessing to others.
That’s a challenge worth embracing. What if, this year, we made it our mission to take on the concerns of our brothers and sisters as if they were our own? What if we resolved not to rest until we’ve done all that God has called us to do?
At the end of his life, the Apostle Paul reflected on his journey with these powerful words: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing” (2 Timothy 4:7-8).
Isn’t that what we all hope for? To look back and know we gave it our all? To feel the satisfaction of having lived a life that glorifies Christ? So, as 2025 unfolds, let’s stay focused on the task at hand. Let’s glorify Christ not just in the big moments, but in the small, everyday ones, too. Whether it’s through a kind word, a helping hand, or a quiet prayer, every act of love matters. Together, let’s make this year one that truly reflects His glory.
2 Corinthians 4:4
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4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Ephesians 1:6, 7
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6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
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7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
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