God?
Who, or what, consumes your thoughts, then therefore, your actions every day? Day to day can be different, I know, but there is always something or someone that consumes your thoughts throughout the day.
Busy-ness is the enemy of intimacy.
I am guilty of this almost every day. It's truly hard to keep your mind focused on what truly matters in life. For me I try to make the effort to spend time with the Lord in reading and studying his Word and also praying throughout the day, but it's a difficult thing to do. I have always had some trouble with discipline and to keep ones priorities straight is a battle as well. It is very important, however, to make that time.
I have discovered that my day goes smoother, is more filled with joy and peace, and it's easier to love others when my focus is on serving God and others before myself every day. (Phil. 2:3-4) It's quite the paradox actually. Serve others to be fulfilled. Most of the time we see fulfillment coming only from being served or serving ourselves. The paradox works though!
Dying to our selfishness is so hard. Everything and everyone else says to pursue what makes you happy, but that just does not work. Looking to make others happy is where true happiness comes from. This is also where good, deep relationships are born and fostered. When both parties are looking out for each other, each person is fulfilled.
God looks out for us in more ways than we can fathom. If all Jesus ever did for us was take what we rightfully deserved, death, and brought it upon himself as the spotless lamb, that would be enough to seek to serve him the rest of our days. He did that and so much more and still he continues to bless others, even those who curse him.
Why is it then that we don't always seek his will every day? Just like relationships between people, our relationship with God can only get more intimate when we choose to serve him and put his will above our own every day. Stop worrying about yourself, or what others may think of you. You will be taken care of and your relationship with others and with the Almighty will be more genuine in the long run.
Do what is right every day, even when it's hard. Humble yourself before men and God will exalt you. Love others and you will be loved.
Will you live for God and others today, every day, with me?
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