March 22, 2026
Daily Devotional:
“The Great Circle of Glory”
Romans 11:36
"For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen."
Have you ever felt like your life was a series of disconnected fragments? We often compartmentalize our world; Sunday is for God, Monday is for the grind, and Friday is for us. But Paul, at the climax of his deepest theological letter, pulls back the curtain to reveal a singular, breathtaking reality.
Everything; literally every atom, every heartbeat, every galaxy, and every mundane moment—exists within a divine circle. Nothing exists that didn't first start asan idea in the mind of God. Your talents, your family, and the very air in your lungs are gifts on loan. We often think we’re white-knuckling our way through life, but Colossians tells us that in Him, all things hold together. He is the bridge that carries us from one breath to the next. All of history is marching toward His feet. Our lives aren't meant to be monuments to ourselves; they arearrows pointing back to the Creator. "To him be the glory forever! Amen." Paul concludes by saying that because God is the Source, Sustainer, and Goal, He is the only one who deserves the ultimate credit.
When we realize that we are caught up in this "from-through-to" rhythm, the pressure to be the "source" of our own happiness or the "sustainer" of our own success vanishes. We are free to simply be the vessels of His glory.
Think about the biggest challenge you’re facing today.
Acknowledge that God allowed this circumstance for a purpose. Ask for His specific strength to endure it, rather than relying on your own willpower. Dedicate the outcome to Him. If you win, He gets the praise. If you struggle, let your endurance be a testimony to His grace.
In a world that often feels chaotic or centered on "self," Romans 11:36 provides a theocentric or God-centered anchor. You aren't just a byproduct of chance; you are a project of Providence, sustained by Grace, for the purpose of Glory.