I’m not sure who said those words or where I heard them, but for some reason I was reminded of them tonight. When I began to think about what those words mean, I started to feel convicted as I realized how often I’m in my own little world. Do I truly give my all in everything I do? Absolutely not. Is that acceptable? Absolutely not.
I very rarely get “lost in the moment.” It seems like there are always other things going on in the back of my mind. Hardly ever do I give my full attention to whatever I’m doing at the time.
As a Christian, a lot of times I reflect on my life and consider what things I should be doing that I’m not and what things I do that I shouldn’t be. While that is important, I think in my searching for what God’s calling me to in the near or more distant future, I have essentially forgotten to actually commit to what I’ve committed to, to do what I’m doing, to be who I am.
Instead of begging God to show me what his plan is for my life, I’m changing my approach a little. I’m going to be faithful with what he’s given me for now. That way he can say this: “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (Matthew 25:21)
Maybe instead of getting by with good grades in school, I should really try to learn all I can. Maybe instead of coasting with my friendships, I should be intentional about making friends and keeping them. Maybe instead of looking out for my best interests, I should esteem others as higher than myself and place their needs before mine. Maybe I should try to be more like Jesus. That is kind of the whole point of this thing, right? And I’m pretty sure he didn’t do anything without his heart completely in it.
It doesn’t matter whether I’m studying. It doesn’t matter whether I’m hanging out and having fun. It doesn’t matter whether I’m praying or reading the Bible. I have to constantly strive to do everything just as Jesus would. I have to give 110%. Because he’s worth it. And he deserves it.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
What does that even look like? How do you really know if you are “doing it all for the glory of God?” I’m not sure, but I do know this. No longer will he have to settle for my half-hearted effort. With the constant help of his grace and strength, I’m all in.
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