"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." -Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
In our lives we engage in different work or activity that we see as important. Whether in our careers, volunteer work, or work within the church, we work to improve our lives and often the lives of those around us. As we work, we may feel rewarded based on the approval of others. When we earn approval, we know that we our actions are pleasing to them, but is that what really matters?
When we consider our actions, we should not look at what the world around us will think, but what will God think? We cannot act in ways that save us without accepting redemption through Jesus Christ. However, we can act in ways that are consistent with God's teaching and His will for our lives. When we are God's servants, God will protect us and guide us. As long as we communicate with and listen to God, we can be pleasing to Him and helpful to those around us by acting in God's love!
Don't worry about the approval of people, but live and work to please God!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your love and guidance in my life. Help me to follow Your will and to seek Your approval, not the approval of other people. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
When we consider our actions, we should not look at what the world around us will think, but what will God think? We cannot act in ways that save us without accepting redemption through Jesus Christ. However, we can act in ways that are consistent with God's teaching and His will for our lives. When we are God's servants, God will protect us and guide us. As long as we communicate with and listen to God, we can be pleasing to Him and helpful to those around us by acting in God's love!
Don't worry about the approval of people, but live and work to please God!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your love and guidance in my life. Help me to follow Your will and to seek Your approval, not the approval of other people. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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