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You Didn’t Get Here by Yourself: Creation as an Act of Love

 

Sunrise over mountains representing God’s glory and creation


You Didn’t Get Here by Yourself

"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory, honor, and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." – Revelation 4:11

   Creation is not merely an event it is an ongoing act of divine love. Everything that exists reveals God’s glory, honor, and power, inviting us to recognize our shared dependence on the One who gives all things their being. Revelation 4:11 reminds us that nothing and no one exists independently. Whether in faith, family, vocation, or purpose, one truth remains: you did not get here by yourself. Creation itself teaches us to live with gratitude, humility, and recognition of both divine grace and human contribution.

Creation: An Act of Love

   God’s love is revealed through creation as glory, honor, and power. These are not abstract ideas, they are practical principles for abundant living, expressed through our thoughts, words, and actions.

Firstly: Glory

   Give God the glory in every accomplishment. No one achieves success alone. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, those who prepared the way, offered encouragement, and helped build the path we now walk. Through thoughts of gratitude, words of praise, and actions of recognition, we acknowledge both God and the people God used along the journey. This awareness opens the door to abundant living.

Secondly: Honor

   Give honor where honor is due. Acknowledge those who blazed trails, spoke encouragement, shared wisdom, and helped push you forward. Honor recognizes that divine guidance often flows through human vessels. Align your thoughts with appreciation, your words with acknowledgment, and your actions with celebration. In doing so, you honor both the divine source and the human instruments of your growth.

Thirdly: Power

   God created all things and gives them being by divine will. Everything we know, possess, and become flows from this sacred source. Power is not something we generate, it is something we receive and reflect. Through thoughts of dependence, words of exaltation, and actions of praise, we live in the power of creation’s love, fostering connections that echo eternal life.

   Celebrate all who support the journey. Creation, as an act of love, calls us to live in ways that reflect the highest and best honoring God, honoring others, and walking forward in gratitude.

📖 Reflection: Who has God used to help you become who you are today, and how can you intentionally honor them?

💡 Action Step: Take time today to express gratitude—thank God in prayer and acknowledge at least one person who helped shape your journey.

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