I should know by now that He will not hesitate to give me opportunities to Glorify His name through me. In the past, I have prayed to be a better husband, a better dad, a better friend, a better servant of Jesus.... I am given the chance to do just that. When I have prayed to be a better husband, within hours I am asked by my wife to do something with her or for her when I am wanting to be left alone. When I have asked Jesus to help me be a better dad, my kids are at their worst behavior. When I pray to be a better friend, that's when I get a call from someone needing prayer during the end of football game. When I tell Jesus that I want to serve Him more, that is when I am asked by someone to give them a ride, help them move or run an errand for them.
It is a lot easier to be Christ like when things are going smooth as opposed to being caught up in life's struggles. It is easy to be a good husband when I want to. It is easy to a good dad when the kids are well behaved and affectionate. It is easy to be a reliable friend when it's convenient and I can easily "schedule it in".
But Jesus aint about making my life easy. He is all about making my life better. When I am so full of the King that the slop and slime of Dave is not visible, then my life is better. When I am holy, I won't have to deal with the consequences of my stupidity or selfishness. Also, when I am walking in the Love of Jesus and not the love for dave, life is better for those around me. They are the ones who benefit most by my obedience to Lord Jesus. When God is Faithful to answer my prayers for Holiness, those around me will see Jesus when they see less of me.
May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. Psalm 119:74-76
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Do I dare ask Him to make me holy,loving and a vessel for His work? That could make for a rough day.
"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me."
BAM!
You're dancing on my toes today brother!
The very last line resonates very loud with me. As a Chrsitian blogger, a Praise Team drummer, a radio broadcaster, and a Youth Leader at church, I'm 'out front' a lot and walk that delicate balance between it being about Him or being about me. I want it to always be about Him....even in the most diffcult of times...I want His love to shine through me and be what people see when they look at me.
Dave:
God anology of the way it should be. If we all strived to be at His disposal on His time frame what a better place this world would be.
oh ouch, you were stepping on my toes too... I just wish Jesus would make my life easier but you are so right! that isn't what He is about. But it would be nice to coast on in to glory but that just isn't going to happen.
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