When we start seeking affirmation and praise for good deeds, we compete with the brilliance of the treasure of God working through us. When we do things for Christ, it’s not about us but about His glory.
Your life is in the hands of an able God: Your life may be full of chaos, loss, and rejection. Yes, you may fail to understand why you're facing difficult challenges. I encourage you to believe and understand that your life is not in the hands of people. God is still in charge of your life and only God has the final say.
When we choose to follow Jesus, little do we realize that we are embarking on an adventure. We will be stepping outside of our comfort zone and we are never the same again.
Allow us, Lord, to demonstrate our faith by what we do, so that the gospel can be seen by those who seek for You.
If you want someone to know what Christ will do for him, let him see what Christ has done for you.
Let the brilliance of the treasure of Christ shine through you as you live for Him.
So very thankful to serve a God who is patient with my struggles, gracious with my failures, and loving towards me always.
Paul reminds us that “all members do not have the same function”. We’ve been gifted according to God’s grace. He gave us those gifts to serve others, not ourselves. Our service is to be marked by diligence and fervor, for we are serving the Lord, not man. So, let’s not look over our shoulders to see what others are doing or not doing. Look at how God may be able to use you in His kingdom today. He has gifted you just as He has pleased.
There are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. —1 Corinthians 12:6
When we allow God to show Himself through us, it’s a powerful demonstration of His grace and love.
We all have some passions in life. Why not pour your passion into God? What does that entail? Just think about the actions you take when doing something that you love. You think about it all day. You want to spend all your time on it. You put it first above all other things. Now channel all those actions towards God and you will see grace filter through your day leaving behind anger, guilt and selfishness.
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. (NLT) -Deuteronomy 6:5
If we commit ourselves to Christ and follow in His way, He’ll give us life that satisfies with purpose for each day.
Love will lead to forgiving others.