Trying To Do It On My Own

Scripture: Galatians 3: [3] Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?

Observation: It’s amazing how many times God will get me going and once it’s going well I try to take over myself and mess it up. Why is it so hard for me to not make it about me? When people praise me why do I delay before giving the credit to God who made it happen? When I listen God will direct me in what He wants me to do but once I get comfortable instead of allowing the Holy Spirit to work through me I try to take it on myself.

Application: Apart from God I can do nothing. I need to tattoo that on my eye lids so I don’t forget. I’m a follower of Christ and that is what I should be doing following and obeying what God commands me to do. Whatever I do God’s goodness should shine through me and not around me. I need to humble myself before God and allow His spirit to work through me for His glory, not mine.

Prayer: Dear Lord I love you and what to do what is honoring to you. Help me be still and work through your servant that I may fulfill the purpose I’m created for. Humbly your servant Mark.