What It Means to Give God the Glory (And How to Do It Daily)
Every day, I end my blog posts with the phrase: “To GOD Goes The Glory.”
You’ve probably seen it so many times that you don’t even think about it anymore. But have you ever wondered what it really means?
What does it mean to give God the glory? And, more importantly, how can we do that in our daily lives?
All Glory Belongs to God
Glory is honor, praise, and adoration. It’s giving credit where credit is due—recognizing that everything we have, everything we do, and everything we accomplish is ultimately because of Him.
You’ve likely seen professional athletes or award winners point to the sky after a big victory. It’s a public way of saying, “This wasn’t me—this was God.” They’re giving God the credit, recognizing that their talent, opportunities, and success came from Him.
In a similar way, ending my posts with “To GOD Goes The Glory” is my public declaration that nothing I do is possible without Him.
But what about those of us who aren’t professional athletes or celebrities? How can we practically give God the glory in our everyday lives?
Give God the Glory With Your Words
What we say matters. Our words have the power to build others up or tear them down. They can be filled with love and encouragement—or criticism and negativity.
I remember years ago making the conscious decision to stop cussing. At the time, it felt like a small thing, but looking back, I see how powerful that choice was. Words reflect what’s in our hearts, and I wanted my words to align with the heart of Jesus.
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV):
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Giving God the glory with our words means:
- Giving thanks and praising God daily.
- Choosing kindness over criticism.
- Speaking truth instead of gossip.
- Using words that encourage and uplift others.
Give God the Glory With Your Actions
Actions speak louder than words. We can say we love God, but if our actions don’t reflect His love, our words mean little.
I remember as a child hearing, “Do as I say, not as I do.” Even then, it confused me. How can you tell me to do one thing but live in a completely different way?
The reality is, if we want to glorify God, our lives should reflect His goodness—not just in what we say, but in how we live.
Colossians 3:17 (NIV):
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Giving God the glory through our actions means:
- Serving others with humility.
- Being honest and trustworthy.
- Responding with patience instead of anger.
- Living with integrity, even when no one is watching.
Every small act of kindness, every moment of grace, and every choice to do what’s right—even when it’s hard—is a way to glorify God.
Give God the Glory With Your Body
Our bodies are not just ours—they are gifts from God, designed to honor and serve Him. When we take care of our physical health, we’re not just benefiting ourselves; we’re honoring the One who created us.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV):
19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
Giving God the glory with our bodies means:
- Making healthy choices in food and exercise.
- Getting enough rest and taking care of our mental health.
- Avoiding harmful substances that damage our bodies.
- Dressing in a way that reflects our identity as children of God.
It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being intentional in how we treat the bodies He has given us.
Giving God the Glory in Everyday Life
You don’t have to be a celebrity, an athlete, or a preacher to glorify God. In fact, the most powerful ways we glorify Him often happen in the quiet, ordinary moments of life:
When you pause to thank Him before a meal.
When you spend time in His Word.
When you show love to someone who doesn’t deserve it.
When you work hard and do your best, even when no one is watching.
Every moment is an opportunity to point back to Him.
To GOD Goes The Glory!
Have A Blessed Day!
Let’s End With a Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for who You are and for all You have done in my life. I want to glorify You—not just with my words, but with my actions, my body, and my heart. Help me to be mindful of the way I speak, the choices I make, and the way I treat others. Let everything I do reflect Your goodness and bring You honor. May my life be a testimony of Your love and faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
This is so true! Very well written Tania! Thank you for the reminder!!
I certainly need this reminder often!! ❤️
Thank you Tania. Very good post and good reminders of what we do,say and how we present ourselves is a reflection on our desire to honor God.
Hi Tanya, I always enjoy your posts, you have a special way with words… that are always spot on. God is using you for his glory, without a doubt, beautiful child of God. God bless you!
Amen ❤️
Hi Tania,
Thank you for sharing your faith and a reminder to give GOD the honor, praise and glory in our life every day.
A beautifully written reminder. Thank you so much!
A beautifully written reminder. Thank you you so much!
Thinking about my upcoming week, I needed to read this post tonight! Thank you for a message that reminds me to be especially mindful of my words and actions as I navigate work, home/farm, and dealing with aging parents this week. Thank you for your encouraging words!
I’m so thankful for you, Tania! I pray continued blessings on you and your family!
I’ve copied this down! Thank you so much!
Amen!
Thank you! This is a beautiful post!
God bless you richly.
Ann
Thank you for the beautiful reminder. Glory be to God!
Thank you for these words of wisdom ♥️
You keep saying it sister 😘
This is so perfect! May you continue to minster in the beautiful way you do. To GOD Goes The Glory! AMEN!!!
Amen Tania I hope I haven’t sent the same message over and over for some reason it keeps messing up, but I just wanted to thank you for this message today I really needed it. I too have Val to clean my mouth up as I said sometimes.SH slips out, but I’m giving it all my all glory to God thank you thank you and God bless you and your family
Thank you for your Sunday blogs! They always bring glory to God and help us to refocus our gaze on Him. May God continue to use you to minister to others!
Thank you so much, Tania, for all you do on your blog. I appreciate all of it, and I am especially inspired by your scripture study and prayers.
Thank you for your words !
Thank you so much for sharing this post. You reiterated our sermon service this morning. We are headed into our winter revival tonight and our pastor spoke of “readying our house” (our heart, mind, soul) to receive the Gods word and direction for our lives then put it into action. Obviously I need to work on this area of my life, God’s brought it to me twice in one day!!!! Please pray with me for God to show me where and how I can be used to share him with others, let my words and actions be in sync and for God to receive all Glory due him for all he’s done and going to do! Thank you, again and God bless and protect you!
Robin, I think we ALL need help in this department. Thankfully, the Lord is full of LOVE and GRACE, and He will show us mercy when we aren’t perfect.
God bless you for those reminders. Amen
Thank you Tania for this reminder to always give God the glory. I enjoy your daily posts especially the Sunday ones. I always found much comfort in your words. God bless you.
Good reminders presented in a non-judgemental, encouraging way.
Great post!! I need that reminder each day. The way we live our lives I does certainly matter.
Dear Tania. Your words of wisdom spoke to my heart today. Thank you with ❤️.
A very good lesson today! Thank you
I also have struggled with foul language. I was baptized yesterday and have committed myself to doing all the things all in the name of Jesus and for His glory. I catch myself and will always self-correct by changing my language as soon as the words leave my mouth and that seems to help redirect my thinking and expression. It’s hard to stop cussing tho 😂
Congratulations, Cate!!! It is so exciting to know that you are now a new person in the eyes of the Lord.
I enjoyed and appreciated your blog this morning. Those verses are great ones. To God be the glory forever.
Beautiful message, thank you!!
Wonderful message! I love your Sunday posts.
Thank you, have a blessed week.
Tania, It’s like you read my mind! I REALLY needed these words today! Your Sunday posts are a huge blessing!!! Have a Blessed Day
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Amen. Thank you for putting all of this together, I was just what I needed today.
God Bless you ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to give the gift of this post. This week has been difficult for many reason. Your post reminded me that all is well with my soul when I give God the Glory in these lovingly, simple ways. God bless you and your family Thank you.
Thank you for the wise message!
Beautiful devotion on giving God the glory in our lives. May God bless you & keep you & make His face shine upon with favor this day & every day. To God be the glory! I look forward to your blogs.
This was such a great post! Thank you for the reminder that God comes first.
Thank you for the devotional. It is a wonderful start to the week. Also so enjoy seeing the try ons.
What a wonderful devotional this morning, Tania. Thank you for all you do to His glory. Your beauty shines from within as well as outward! May God bless you richly each day.
I am so glad I found your blog! I appreciate you helping me to become a well rounded Christian lady. You teach us so much and for that I am so grateful. To God goes the glory! May we find favor in 2025 and abide in Him 🙏
Tania, I came on my email specifically to read your message this morning. I know God wanted me to read this and think about it now. Thank you. God bless you.
I’m glad my Sunday posts speak to you!
Amen!
Thank you for this wise encouragement. May your day, and week, be blessed.
Wise words.
Thank you so much for this devotional. I am so thankful that Christians on social media platforms openly share their faith. This made my heart smile reading this!
Blessings,
Cindi Chandler
This week’s Sunday devotion is one of your best yet! I needed to hear/read/see all of this today. Beautiful message heading into the week. Thank you!
I’m so glad you loved the post.
This was a wonderful way to begin my day. Thank you for this beautiful and heartfelt message. You and your words are a blessing. ❤️🙏✝️
LOVE your blog and all the tips! But, Sundys are my favorite.
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Beautiful message and a reminder to do our best.
Thank you
Thank you for the message.
Such a good reminder of WHO we live for and why!
Amen! Thank you for all your posts but I just love your Sunday posts so much!
I love this post. May all of us see the goodness of our Lord and treat each other with kindness and compassion, especially in these difficult times in our country.
Thank you for this post. Spot on
Amen! Powerful words, glory to God!
Your posts always soothe my soul! Bless you!
Lauren
That is a wonderful thought.
what a great testimony. to God give the glory! it’s because of Him what we have. we have so much to be grateful for.God gives us life. let us shine brightly for Him.
RAH
Wonderful post today! I love when you put “to God goes the glory” at the end of your posts because it is so true that we should live our lives glorifying God! Thank you for those words and for your all of your great posts.
Thank you for that TRUTH this Sunday morning!