What Does GOD Want from Me?

Am I doing what God expects of me? This is a question that occupies the minds of many Christians and is often expressed.

If you are a believer, you want to please GOD. But are your thoughts too often filled with doubt that GOD is pleased with you?

Christians talk about experiencing emotional, physical and spiritual burn-out trying to live the Christian life well. Some say they feel stressed out to the point of frustration, sometimes even anger and resentment.

If you are in such a place and entertaining similar thoughts, here’s a new thought to consider – you not being happy with you may not translate to GOD not being happy with you.

What’s really causing you to have these doubts, frustrations and feelings of inadequacy?

The problems you are having with your Christian walk may just be one of focus – the “I” factor.

“I” feel like I’m not getting it right/doing enough/ failing/disappointing GOD. Really??

If GOD is unhappy about anything concerning you it’s that you’ve brought unnecessary pain and suffering into your life by taking on a role that’s not yours.

GOD doesn’t need a helper!

“Who has controlled history since the beginning? I, the Lord, am the one. I was here at the beginning, and I will be here when all things are finished.” Isaiah 41.

You’re incapable of “failing GOD” because GOD is complete in Himself and He isn’t going to be any less so because of something you or I have failed to “do for GOD.”.

The God who made the whole world and everything in it is the Lord of the land and the sky. He does not live in temples built by human hands. This God is the One who gives life, breath, and everything else to people. He does not need any help from them; he has everything he needs. Acts 17:24-25

But doesn’t GOD give us commands?

The answer is yes, He does.

GOD does ask that you worship Him, serve others, give to the poor, seek after holiness, among other commands.  But all GOD’s commands are designed to make the lives of His people more fulfilling – they’re for your benefit and joy, as well as for the benefit and joy of the people in your life. None benefits GOD in any way.

The focus of our Christian lifestyle must be about what GOD has done for us, instead of what we can do for GOD.

When we make that switch, we can begin to live the Christian life well; we can serve with joy. Psalm 100:2

GOD does not require you to perform great acts of service for Him but He does expect that your actions are prompted by great love. Love for Him and for the people you encounter daily.

I may give away everything I have, and I may even give my body as an offering to be burned. But I gain nothing if I do not have love. 1 Corinthians 13:3 (New Century Version)

To be continued…

Prayer and Thanksgiving: Holy Father, you are Creator, Savior, and our Portion. All that we are and need is in YOU. Thank you for exposing the darkness in our hearts that cause us to act like Pharisees and make idols of our works. Forgive us for becoming so engrossed in ourselves that we forget the One WHO made us who we are. We’re children of GOD by YOUR love and YOU alone can give us JOY. Thank YOU for CHRIST JESUS, He is our strength and by Him we can do all things well. All dominion and power belong to YOU for ever and ever. We pray and ask all things in the JESUS Name. Amen.

Always by God’s Word and prayer,

Cecile