Dec 06 2009
Who Am I Suppose to Please?
Since this blog is devoted to God, the answer is pretty simple:
I must please God!
But more often, I struggle with that simple objective. I struggle because I also live with thousands of other people in this world! The truth of the matter is, those people have some influence over my life. They can (and sometimes will) dictate what I do and say.
It doesn’t this way. People matter, yes, but they must not be above God. God’s approval must be above people’s opinions. God is the ruler of my life. He’s the provider and protector of me.
It doesn’t matter what people say. It matters what God says.
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Galatians 1:10
Amen! I just had a church meeting that left me feeling uneasy. I was prepared….I thought. Only a few people came and even the Chair had forgotten the time of the meeting. Later, it was okay as the Chair called and we did a telephone meeting. The meeting was held. It was still the Christmas season. I know many were enjoying the warmth of home or had needed reminders. I found myself counting on the opinions of others rather than remembering that I need to focus on God and His work. I did express my concerns to the Chair, but I still held on to the negative feelings I was having. I even started to doubt whether this was the committee for me. I pray that God will help me get rid of those feelings and that He will use me in my church and on this committee. Ultimately, look to God, not to individuals! This is a very helpful devotional message.