Am I Living to Please God?

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4 1 Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.

Observation: To please God I’m to spread the gospel, bear good fruit and live a Holy life. Unfortunately for the most part that is not true of me. I want it to be me but I get in my way. I avoid confrontations and opportunities when it comes to winning someone over to the Lord, it is easier watching television then to go out and serve others in the name of the Lord and I lead my life to selfishly to be called Holy.

Application: I need to realize this is not my life but God’s. He has allowed me to use it in His service and at the end there will be rewards how I used the talents He has given me whether they multiply or I bury them in the dirt. I need to realize anything can be done if it’s God’s will and that He will be with me if I have faith enough to believe. No matter what the outcome may be in a situation if I do it for the Lord and it glorifies Him, wow what a success.

Prayer: Dear Lord I freely give you this life as a living sacrifice may it me holy and pleasing to you. Take charge and guide me through the Holy Spirit that these talents you have given me will multiply and make this life rich for You.