Reflection

Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. Psalms 127:1-2

I've thought of why I can't always be happy and satisfied with whatever I've done even if I knew I did it for God's glory. May it be in school, family or even church at some point I know there is something quite not right.

As I was walking home I reflected on my responses during the day. Moments that I could spend quality time with myself and to bask in the presence of God is truly a bliss. I was convicted that I tend to forget to check the motives of my heart. This is really scary for me. I forget that pleasing God is my ultimate priority and not the people around me. That I am not serving because people needed me but I am serving because this is how I show my love and obedience to God. That through the works God is enabling me to do His glory will shine brighter. Not mine.

I believe that it is the virus in my system, ministry and service that poisons every thing I do whenever I snatch away the glory from God. Turning everything I do sour and in vain because I use it to feed my insecurities and selfishness.

 

But I thank the Lord for always convicting me in different ways. He uses people and circumstances as wake up calls when I fall into complacency and temptation. I am reminded that I am being broken so that I will know that God's grace is sufficient for me. That I am able to do things and go places only because of Him. Through His unending grace I am being transformed to His likeness bit by bit.

I want to feel complete, joyful and blessed to be a blessing to others at the end of each day.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58

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