We Can’t be Righteous Before God

Scripture Job 9:2 “Truly I know it is so, But how can a man be righteous before God?

Observation: Sometimes I feel like I’m doing so good, better than most and I’m sure God is so pleased with me. Then I look back and see that this righteous man was so far from being righteous. My thoughts and actions towards others that day did not please God and for me to even think that I’m righteous before God I need to compare myself to what righteousness is. God is good and He is the only one. He is righteous and pure and no other can say that. When I think that I’m righteous instead of comparing myself to others around me I need to compare myself to Jesus and realize I wasn’t even close.

Application: I don’t need to be righteous, I need to be better. Today I started off with a negative attitude towards my boss and work. I kept telling God I needed to trust in Him, but it was almost as soon as I said it I took it back and began to worry again. I need to trust God and get better living this life He has blessed me with. I know I will never be righteous, but I can be honoring. I need to remove the pride I have and humble myself before my Lord and ask for help, help to glorify Him.

Prayer: My Lord and my God I need your help. I’m struggling and I want to do better, but each day I seem to be slipping backwards instead of going forward. Increase my faith that I won’t see the situation I’m in, but see you through any situation that might arise. At the end of the day I want to please you and bring a smile on your face. Help me accomplish that, you deserve at least that from your servant.