Hello again. This week's devotional comes from our old friend Oswald Chambers. I apologize in advance for the wordiness of my own thoughts but I thought i'd subject you to them anyway :P.
Part of being a servant of Christ is to try to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to him. I mean, that's the whole point of all the WWJD (what would jesus do) paraphernalia. That's a very practical way of thinking about what it means to live a Christ centered life, but I think one of the traps that we fall into is not asking ourselves this question often enough. Think about it. You may think of yourself as a "good Christian," reading the Bible regularly, refraining from lying, attending church on Sundays, participating in a Bible study, etc. Don't get me wrong, these are all good things, but I know that I, for one, can get caught up in the actions, especially when things get really hectic, and in the process, I lose the whole meaning behind everything. Are we really being good servants if we don't do "bad" things just because we're not "supposed" to? Is opening your Bible synonymous opening up your heart to what God is telling you through his words? What about those praise songs, is the act of singing enough to keep you "plugged in"?
I know that it's easy to get caught up in a routine-- try to take more time to think about the reason for your actions. Are you doing it because of your love for Christ, or because it's what's "expected"? Be honest with yourself. God will work both in and through you, if you slow down enough to let him.
Be STILL and know that I am GOD. (Psalms 46:10)
-AMR
Check out Oswald Chamber's 3/17 devotional
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WWJD is something all Christians should think about everyday. Taking a moment in your day to think about what God would do for you and what you can do for him will help your mind and body relax. God is always there for you and should be there for him as well.
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