How can God's glory be seen in my life?
The other night on Friday at prayer, Daniel was talking about having visible faith. For instance, you know a great student, is someone who works hard. So should our faith be seen as well. And I am not sure am I overthinking about it right now, but I am thinking in my mind right now, God are you really glorify in my life? Do people on campus, people in my class, see my faith?
I believe real faith does not need to be vocal, people should be able to see it.
Or am I to wrapped up with my idea of how God should be glorify in my life? Am I too wrapped up in other people's testimonies I have heard that people approach them and they see it.
But at the same time I can't help to think about my best friend who is on a weight loss journey, truly people can see that because physically she is skinnier and she has lost 57 lbs. In result to her weightloss, people have been seeking her for advice on how to lose weight, people have been confessing to her that she inspired them to started their journey. In some ways, I see that's how visible faith should be.
Visible faith, people should be able to see it in your life, people should be able to get something from you. People should be able to eat from the fruit that you bear in your life. And I can't help to think this moment, have I been a blessing to others? Have I been doing it wrong? I guess what it all goes down to is, do I have the right faith?
Father, I come into your presence, asking you to have Your way in my life. Lord, I lean not on my own understanding but I pray that you will give me wisdom and understanding to this matter on how to truly and sincerely glorify you in my life. Father, if my flesh is getting in the way in glorifying you, help me to decrease, that You may be able to INCREASE in my life. Father, I pray to do things the right way, I pray that you teach me in doing so...that I may be able to have a visible faith that is real...get me to a point where I can be used...where others can eat the fruits in my life. I don't know how to do that yet...so teach me Lord. Teach me to be a witness and to live a life walking by faith. I trust you God. And I want to have a real authentic relationship with You...so do whatever You want to in my life. Do whatever You need God...to get me where You need me to be. I am willing and again right now give everything, my all to You God...trusting that You will make something beautiful out of me. Lord I am not worried...I know that You are in control. Although I don't have the answer to these questions right now...although I feel the need in my flesh to seek someone for this answer...I'll wait on You. I love you Lord.
In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
Courage Man
Be still my heart and know
You are God alone
Stop thinking so much
and just let go
You are God alone
Stop thinking so much
and just let go
Be still my soul and rest
Humbly I confess,
in my weakness your strength is perfect
Humbly I confess,
in my weakness your strength is perfect
For You alone are God, there will be no other
And You have won my heart more than any other
So I will give it all 'cause you gave it all for me
And You have won my heart more than any other
So I will give it all 'cause you gave it all for me
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Hebrew 11:6
ReplyDeleteI am sharing this verse with you to affirm that you are pleasing God because you have faith in Him, Mandy. And that faith is what God will reward. For it is by faith that we put our hope in Him. I've been struggling with my new found set of unbeliefs in life and God truly humbled me tonight through Hebrews 11:6. I was even able to finish reading the book of Hebrews in one seating! How perfect is God's timing!!!
Several things, especially chapters on faith, stood out to me and I would like to share with you my dear:
1) Hebrews 10:23-24
I believe one of the ways that reflects our faith is how far we are willing to go to love not only our brothers and sisters in Christ but also "*stir up* one another to love and good works... and *encouraging* one another". Frankly this verse mostly applies to Christians in the context of this scripture, but I believe the same attitude is applied to everybody. =)
2) Hebrews 10: 35 "Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has great reward."
This verse spoke to me because I realize how easily I mix up the confidence in myself and in the world with the confidence in trusting our God.
3) Hebrews 11
From Abel to Abraham to Joseph to Moses to David to all the prophets, it is by their free will to choose God in critical moments that reflects their faith in God. So I was reminded to make decisions with more discernment from God's perspective.
4) Hebrews 12:4&11 "In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. ('do not grow weary or faint-hearted')" &"discipline seems painful at first and later yield peaceful fruit."
I was reminded of not indulging in my own guilt and grow weary hearted. Instead, run the race with endurance and set my eyes on Jesus (again and again!) for discipline will surely bear peaceful fruit.
5) Hebrews 13:25
In a sense, I agree with you that our faith do not have to be vocal. I once heard that if we want to share Jesus with a kid, we do not put a cross on their feet. Instead, we bend down and go through each step with them. Being vocal can sometimes just means putting out empty words that means nothing to those who have not experienced God's love. Our God is a relational God. More than just being vocal with proclaiming Jesus, we are called to build relationship with others. When I was living with a roommate who was very different from me, I learned a difficult lesson of loving through actions rather than words. So thanks for reminding me once again that our vocal words can some times be a double-edge sword. Let's be the salt and light for our friends so that they will be vocal to sing their own songs of praises to our Lord. ;)
Thank you Mandy for this space to share a little bit of what I just read and soaked in from Hebrews. It is by your faith that I got to share this sacred space to converse with you in a spiritual level. Hope all is well and let's catch up soon. I know we haven't seen each other in real life for a while, but know that my heart is always open and joyful to hear from you! <3 <3 <3 Good night!