Making much of... who?

Making much of God in my everyday life wherever I am. That is what God has shown me lately, and it has been so freeing. I feel as if He has lifted a weight off my shoulders. I'm reminded of a verse in Matthew, chapter 11:28-30

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

As a follower of Christ, sometimes I measure my closeness to God with my works. As if I can earn God's love by my actions. This is not what He intends. He loves me so much that I am compelled to love others. Period. I think I like to visibly see things happen, I like to get the credit and the glory for the things that I do. When I don't physically see things happen, I feel like I'm failing in God's eyes. This type of thinking glorifies self, and not God. It's not about me. It's about Him. This reminder has freed me from trying to please God and to just walk humbly in His love. As a result, my life will be fruitful and productive, impacting others around me. How fast I lose focus on my daily life, here in New Orleans. Practically, how can one live for Christ daily? Well, it's simple really: Accept God's Love that he freely offers to us, and in return I Love God, only because he first loved me. And if I truly love God and know that He loves me unconditionally, his love will flow out of me onto people I see each day and he will be made much of. Sure, it can be a struggle at times. I feel like I wanna do more, but I have learned something about myself. I selfishly want to see things being done so that I may feel better about my self. Wow. I realized how selfish I am. I am humbled. I never want to make much of God for myself. No, I make much of God for God to get glory- not self!

Thank you for your grace God, thank you that you love me enough to teach me things. Thank you for freeing me from the weight of trying to please self. Thank you for giving me rest. Thank you that your burden is light.