So I was studying Galations and one of the key points is that we are slaves to something. Either we are in slavery to this world and our sinful nature, or we are slaves to God, and His will. Then I think it was Luke where Jesus says that anyone who sins is in slavery to sin. Well, I may be working really hard to do what I think God wants me to do, I may ask myself, WWJD, and I may strive to follow His will, but I will never reach a point where I do not sin. I don't think that is possible in this life. So what does that mean?
I want to be a slave for Christ. I want my life to be ruled by Him.
Another way to look at it is, What is my driving motivation? What is my perspective on life? Am I approaching life with the desire to please myself or God? I think it is John that is talking to those who have been converted to Christianity and says to them, "If you are a slave... do everything as unto the Lord." So in my every action and reaction, I need to keep in mind that I am acting as unto the Lord...
Everything I do is a reflection of my beliefs. Everything I do speaks the truth of who I am. If I say that I love God, and yet do not do as He wills me to do, then what good is my love for Him? When I ask my children to do something and they are obedient, especially when it is something that they would not want to do, it shows me that they love me and respect me. I need to do the same for God, my heavenly Father.
My thoughts seem a little disorganized here... but these are my thoughts the last few days. Thought I'd share them with you.
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One thing I have learned is that God is able to make up the difference between my desire and my ability. He is gracious, not only to me but toward me. He gives me the desires of my heart...helping me become who I wish to be in His sight.
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