To give you a quick insight as to why I'm doing this particularly and why Galatians: I haven't been spending enough time in the word. My life has been rocky and unstable for the past few months, and after watching a sermon yesterday I realized exactly why. The pastor talked a lot about Galatians and it being a chapter I've never read before I figured I'd give it a try. I'm hoping to get one of these up every day and teach myself obedience and the importance of making time for God in my day.
Galatians 1
The verse that stuck out to me most in this is verse 10 which said "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." That's a heavy verse to me because I'm a known people pleaser and I thought my main purpose on earth was to love others and make people happy. The thing about it is, people will always let you down, intentionally or not. To serve people of this world rather than God leaves you with a feeling of emptiness and questions on how you're doing. By serving God you feel his love and guidance, whether you take the right or wrong step, he is there with you and is willing to help you.
Now I'm not saying never ever help others or serve them, but instead it's in a different manner. Your day does not depend on their outcome or the people's opinions, but rather the thoughts of God you feel throughout the day. When you serve God you get a clearer message on how you're doing and you always feel love, whereas people can puzzle you. Why would you lean towards something with uncertainty?
Work for God and love others, share His love rather than your own love.
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