The Only “Source” (The-Only series: 1 of 14)

Discovering the Matchless Majesty of God

“Since by the means of Him, yet within Him, yet with Him all those things, in His glory, in those eons, of a truth.”
— Romans 11:36 (2020 New Testament)

“The-Only” series has been brought forth from something the Lord showed me several years ago which is: I had spent most of life placing my signature on His painting. Giving Him verbal credit for life’s blessings and accomplishments, yet my heart was a great way off. Heart problems my intellect could not detect. The difference between products of accomplishment vs. results of obedience. Pride vs. Surrender. Earthly deeds vs. Heavenly undertakings.
There’s something inside all of us that longs to create, to build, to bring something new into the world. We dream of starting a business, launching a ministry, releasing an album, or writing a book. But beneath even the purest of intentions, we sometimes find ourselves caught in a deeper pursuit—not just of goodness or excellence, but of being the only. The original. The incomparable.

This desire to build something unique is not wrong—it reflects the divine image we bear. But when that desire becomes a means of significance apart from God, it distorts. It moves from being creative to being competitive. From inspiration to striving. From reflection to comparison. From worship to self-worth.

And yet: there is only One true Source. One who originated all things—breath, beauty, time, purpose. He is not just first in a line of options—He is the Only.

Devotional Insight

This single verse contains the entire story of the universe: by the means of Him—He is the origin. Within Him—He is the means and sustainer. In Him—He is the goal and the end.

Everything comes from God. Every cell in your body. Every ray of light across the cosmos. Every sound of music, every spark of creativity, every law of nature.

The breath in your lungs right now? From Him.

The neurons firing in your brain? Through Him.

The very purpose for your life? To Him.

When we forget this, we start building towers instead of temples. We create identities instead of surrendering to His. We chase visibility, fearing we’ll be forgotten. But being connected to the Source means we don’t have to generate our own glory. We simply reflect His.

And here’s the beauty: when we let go of our need to be the only, we find rest in worshiping the One who already is.

Reflection Question

What are you building right now that needs to be surrendered back to the Source?
Where have you started striving instead of abiding?

Prayer Activation

Dear Lord, You are the beginning of all things—my life, my dreams, my identity. I surrender the parts of me that have been striving to prove or produce apart from You. Help me return to You as my Only Source. Let every idea, every effort, every undertaking, every breath be from You, through You, and unto You—for Your glory alone. Amen.

Song Connection: “The-Only”
by Blessing Others