Scripture:
Philippians 3: 8 "More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ"
Observation:
We get so prideful and naive about our own selfish goals. Paul talks about how and embracing God is worth so much more. Anything we thought we had and gain is nothing in comparison to what God can offer, and the relationship with God will bring into our lives. Paul would throw everything in his life, and refocus his relationship with God. We want to feel like we are successful and powerful, and all we have we take that for granted and think that we earned it we made it happen. Anything that we thought was important in our life is nothing in comparison to knowing God, and growing my relationship with God. Paul writes, we should really refocus where our heart is at with God, and how much we really know of God, and how much we give him credit for all our blessings in life.
Application:
Geeezzz... definitely in the direction of my life... I need to start refocus my life on the smallest joys and blessing God has given. God is in control, I have selfless and helpless, when I try to control and let my pride take control. But having God my life will at much peace and joy. Everything in my life is so small and not important. The materialistic things are come and go, but my relationship with God is eternal, I choose the eternal.
Prayer:
Father God, discipline me to be a faithful servant. Discipline me to pray and let you take control of my life at all time. You have taught through humility due to my personal pride that life is nothing in comparison to what you can offer. The healing and rewards you have in life for me. Father God, continue to mold me into the servant you want, and give me to strength and conviction in my heart to follow your plan in the righteous path. Father God, help me to throw my pride and selfishness and fully commit my heart to you and to serve you Father. Thank you for your love and unconditional love and blessing, in your precious name amen.
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