I need to accept that my unique traits, whether good or bad, serve some purpose as God created me just the way I am. Whether I like them or not, I must accept them. Those traits that I do not like or struggle with, only God can help me change as He is my creator. I must remember to look to the power of God who can transform me in amazing ways as I journey to walk with Him. However, God works through our weaknesses to demonstrate His strength in our lives.
Lord,
My biggest struggle is to let go of those things over which I have no control. Through this chapter and Your word I realize my life is in Your time. You have a purpose for me, and my days here on Earth are planned by You. Please help me etch this realization into my heart, so that I can let go of my fears and focus on You and the things over which I do have influence in my life.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Day 1: It All Starts With God
Things to remember: I was born by His purpose, for His purpose / I was made by God for God.
I can remind myself today that life is really about living for God (not myself) just by looking around at God's creations: the people in my life and the beauty in nature. These will remind me that God is grand and has a purpose for everything he creates- just like a tree strives to grow and survive- it has a greater purpose of which it is unaware: to give life by producing oxygen or to provide shelter or protection for animals. So as it is for us--We will not know our purpose if we do not seek revelation from God. What we see through our eyes, or understand through our perspective, might be different than God's omnipotent perspective and how all His creations work together in the bigger picture.
Lord,
I pray you will help me discover the purpose You intended for my life, and help me fulfill that purpose. I know that I was made by You and for You because without You, I have an emptiness inside me. It is only through my journey of building a relationship with You will I know my purpose. Please help me on this journey.
I can remind myself today that life is really about living for God (not myself) just by looking around at God's creations: the people in my life and the beauty in nature. These will remind me that God is grand and has a purpose for everything he creates- just like a tree strives to grow and survive- it has a greater purpose of which it is unaware: to give life by producing oxygen or to provide shelter or protection for animals. So as it is for us--We will not know our purpose if we do not seek revelation from God. What we see through our eyes, or understand through our perspective, might be different than God's omnipotent perspective and how all His creations work together in the bigger picture.
Lord,
I pray you will help me discover the purpose You intended for my life, and help me fulfill that purpose. I know that I was made by You and for You because without You, I have an emptiness inside me. It is only through my journey of building a relationship with You will I know my purpose. Please help me on this journey.
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