Denying Ourselves

Scripture Numbers 29:7 ” `On the tenth day of this seventh month hold a sacred assembly. You must deny yourselves and do no work.

Observation: That is one thing I have trouble with denying myself. I seem to put myself first and take care of my needs above others, the opposite of what God wants. Even doing work is something I feel I have to do. I find it hard to sit still without doing anything, even though God calls me to, so that I will spend more quality time with Him.

Application: I need to do what God calls me to do, put Him first, then my wife, others and then myself. I’m here as a servant and a servant serves others. I have a calling on my life a job do to while I’m here and I’ll never know what it is if I’m more focused on myself then what God wants me to do.

Prayer: Dear Lord fill me with your love and give me the wisdom I’ll need to fulfill the purpose you call me for. Show me how to rest and think only of you and your desires. I’m here because you chose me to be, may I complete the tasks you have set before me in glory and honor to your name.