How Eager Am I ?

Scripture: Titus 2: [14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

Observation: My Lord gave of himself to save and purify me and He calls me His own. I should want to do anything that pleases my Lord and no matter what it costs me. I should be eager to do good for Jesus, but how eager am I. It seems my own needs and desires come before my Lord’s instead of my desires being His. I should want what He wants, it should be my nature, but it isn’t. I spent so much of my life trying to please others, why don’t I spend that time and more trying to please my Lord?

Application: Before I do anything I should ask myself if this is serving or pleasing to God. I am called to be a person of God and to be eager, not reluctant, but wanting to do things that are good and pleasing. Jesus saved me to be His and to serve others in a way to direct them to God the Father. This should be more than a duty but the thing that stimulates and excites me more than anything else.

Prayer: Dear Lord give me a heart for you. Open my eyes and stir my heart to desire to serve you and to draw others near. Give me a fire in my spirit that will please you and that I won’t make any more excuses in why I don’t serve.