Once again, my big sis, Michelle, beat me to the punch. Why on earth I can't keep two little dates (1st and 15th) in my head is beyond me...
After reading through several verses, this is the one that struck me today:
"Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ."
Galatians 1:10
My concordance explains this verse as such:
"Do you spend your life trying to please everybody? Whose approval are you seeking--others' or God's? Pray for the courage to seek God's approval above anyone else's."
Life Application Study Bible, NIV
Talk about feeling convicted. Too often I feel that I am indeed trying to please everybody...my kids, my husband, my friends, my co-workers, my boss. God is not usually at the top of that list, where He clearly belongs. Something to work on.
Anybody else feel that way?
9 comments:
Everyday.
I concur with Michelle.
Ah, I am right there with you, Heather. I forgot on the 1st and the 15th. I'll get mine up tomorrow.
I need to memorize this verse as well!
YES YES YES!!!
This is my life. I'm so glad He works on it. Daily. Minutely.
(Is "minutely" a word? Well, it is now.)
So true. I need to really work on that also. I forget who really should come first in my life. And oh how I need Him right now. Mom.
WOW... I'm totally marking down that verse for my next memory scripture.. what a verse to hold onto!
Always.
I think too many people get caught up in the daily demands of life, as you mentioned, and forget to put God first. I know I do. Great verse to focus on.
I need this sticky posted to my hand...great reminder!
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