How can we glorify God? We all know that we should, but it seems a rather abstract question, and at certain times, not very practical. But I think the question would become a lot clearer if we understood something.

"But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord". 2 Cor. 3:18

I believe the verse makes it clear to us that we have no hope of glorifying God by our own strength. We are too weak, He is too great! No, for us to glorify Him, His glory must shine through us. For that is what we really are, mere mirrors that can only reflect His glorious light, compasses that point others to Him. So it follows that if we want to glorify Him, then we must, in our own relationship with Him, experience and behold that glory. Not just His glory, but all His wonderful attributes- His righteousness, grace, and most importantly, love.

Never underestimate the importance of our own personal relationship with Him. We would have little hope of touching a world in need if our own spiritual lives are in a mess. Loving our neighbours was the second commandment that Jesus gave; the first was still to love God with all our hearts, minds and strength.

I just want to share with you what God has taught me about developing a deep relationship with Him, and I hope it may prove useful to some of you.