Today’s Scripture:Galatians 1:1 (ESV): Paul, an apostle–not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—
Paul made it clear who defined him as an apostle: Jesus and God the Father. The same should be true for us. In Galatians 1:10, Paul’s truth is our reality, if we are still trying to please man, we cannot be a servant of Christ.
If I am trying to please man, which includes ME, I would not be a servant of Christ. I lived most of my life so concerned with what others thought that by age 40 I realized I did not even know who I was. I had become defined by what I thought others wanted I had lost me.
I knew the God talk and went to church but was a practicing alcoholic. Seeking to know Jesus and God I have found myself. Have you ever struggled with seeking the approval of man or allowing man to define you?
Who will you allow to define you?
Today’s Prayer: Heavenly Father thank You for coming to live in my heart. I so love You and Your Spirit. I am thankful for Jesus’ love and direction. I only seek the approval You and Jesus. Please help me resist the temptation to seek the approval of man. You LORD are all I need and all I seek. I desire to please You. Amen
Tom Raines Jr.
Tommy,
I know what you mean about living for man and not for Christ.
Its been along time my friend. I would ask how your doing, but i can see you are doing his work and life is good.
Keep the affirmations coming. I will keep reading and growing my faith.
Thank you,
Derwood…. aka… Waterhead. 🙂