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“Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.” Psalm 33:8

It’s been a week since we’ve been launched into 2025. That said, how are those New Year’s resolutions going so far? Are they losing their appeal? If not, studies show that, sadly, most of us will drop them altogether by February. I’m all for committing to self-betterment—physically, spiritually, mentally. But I wanted to share one resolution we can all get behind for the rest of this year (and, really, the rest of eternity).

More than an added activity or lifestyle pivot, this is more of a perspective shift that influences every moment—the big, profound ones and the seemingly irrelevant. This year, let’s live in constant Awe of God. Although God’s Word is full of inspiration for awe-filled living, here are just a few incentives to get you started. As you meditate on them, click on the Scripture reference links and choose some verses to explore, delight in, and write down as reminders.

1. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things (Genesis 1:1; John 1:3; Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17; Revelation 4:9-11). He knows every star by name (Isaiah 40:26) and the number of hairs on your head (Luke 12:6-7). The meticulous balances of life, from the exact tilt of the earth and our atmospheric perfection to the biomolecular function of the eyeball, are made and sustained by God.
2. His creation is wonderous—the heavens, living creatures, and you—and declares His glory (Psalm 8; Psalm 19:1; Psalm 104; Psalm 139:13-15; Isaiah 43:7). Listen to waves at the beach rhythmically roar in praise. Turn your ear to the wind moving through the trees and hear the leaves shout, “Glory, glory, hallelujah!” Again, as you walk, talk, think, do…it’s all miraculous. As you inhale and exhale, consider that your lungs hold the very breath of God (Genesis 2:7; Job 33:4).
3. Because of Christ, walk in victory over sin and death—we are free (John 8:34-36; John 11:25-26; Romans 8:37-39; Galatians 5:1; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57). The world system and its craziness does not have to entangle us. When we look around, it may seem like the enemy has an advantage…but God wins (and so do we).
4. As Christ followers, we are citizens of heaven—our ultimate and eternal Home (Philippians 3:20-21; Ephesians 2:19; 1 Peter 1:3-4). The reason the things of the world cannot completely fulfill us is because we were not made for this world. We’re merely ambassadors to tell others about our Country and the greatness of our Sovereign King.
5. Get ready! God has new heavens and earth prepared for us (Isaiah 65:17-19; John 14:2-3; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 22:1-3). The awesome sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and joys of this earth are mere shadows of eternal glory, giving us brief glimpses of what’s to come.

So, resolve to gaze at each sunrise and sunset with a new sense of wonder—recognizing the Lord painted it uniquely for that moment. Study the intricacy of a flower and note the endless variety of colors, shapes, and intricacies. Taste and savor the food that God made. Look—really look—into the faces of the men, women, and children around you…know that you’re beholding the very image of God. And, daily, recall that as a child of God redeemed by Christ, you are a walking miracle…you were dead, and you’re now alive, awaiting the full glory of heaven to come.

“Lord, as followers of Christ, let us “show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28).”

For His Glory

Julianne Winkler Smith
TBRC Women’s Life