1 Corinthians 3:11, New Living Translation

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Imagine your life as a movie. Who would the main character be? In every movie, there are major characters and minor characters. What happens to minor characters is not as important, because the story is about the major character.

If you are the main character in your movie, then that means you will evaluate everything that happens in your life by its effect on you. How did it help you? Did it make your life easier? Did you get what you deserve?

If you make yourself the main character and base your worth on what you do here on earth, your worth will be temporary. When we die, what you did on earth won't matter. But if you make Jesus the main character and put Him first above everything, then not only your life here on earth will have significance, but for all eternity in heaven.

If Jesus is the main character of your story, then in everything that happens, you ask, “How can this contribute to His story?” The point is not how things benefit you but how they help you tell Jesus’ story and glorify Him. Whether you have money or are struggling financially, or are in pain, or going through any kind of struggle the question is, “How can I use this to glorify God and show the gospel?” When something bad happens, you may say, “Well, this wasn’t good for me, but how can this point people to the gospel?”

Many people would ask why they would make anyone but themselves the main character of their story, after all it's their. Here’s why: One day the curtain on your life will close, and the credits will roll, and if the story was all about you, it’s over.

If your story, however, was bound up in and surrendered to Jesus’ story, then even after you leave this earth, you will get to participate and rejoice in a story that goes on forever and always ends in victory.

When we understand that Jesus makes possible repentance and resurrection, teaches vital truths, offers hope and peace, and sets the perfect example, He becomes the center of our lives. And with Him as our friend, we have the courage to cast out fear and move forward with faith.

When we understand everything the Savior does for us, He becomes the most important person in our lives.

In the movie of your lives, make Jesus the star!