Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ (Galatians 1:10, NIV). I have to reckon with the fact that I try way too hard to please people. I care way too much what people think of me, of my family, of what I do. The truth is I am a servant of Christ. I don’t need the approval of any human being. Yes, it is a daily conversation with God, sometimes several times a day, asking Him to use me for His glory. To take my focus off my desire for perfection. To order my steps in service for His kingdom. God is good. I am not. I know that I’m not. I, like most others, want people to think I am. But, I know my sin is great. I know Jesus paid a debt that I can never even begin to comprehend (let alone repay) so that I might be forgiven. I am so very thankful that I am forgiven, that I am free.
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your infinite wisdom and Your great mercy. Thank You for sending Christ to redeem us and reconcile us back to You. God, use us for Your glory. Order our every step in service for Your kingdom. Let Your will be done in our lives. We love You. We trust You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I Will Cling 