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Doing The God Thing

Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else
Galatians 6:4

You'll either spend your life doing your own thing or God's thing! To understand which is which, consider your heart and your personality. Paul advised, "Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that..." Ask yourself questions like: What do I really enjoy doing? When do I feel most fully alive? What am I doing when I lose track of time? Do I like routine or variety? Do I prefer serving with a team or by myself? Am I more introverted or extroverted? Am I more of a thinker or a feeler? Which do I enjoy more, competing or cooperating? Examine your life-experiences and extract the lessons you've learned. Review your life and think about how it has molded you. Listen: "Remember today what you have learned about the Lord through your experiences with Him" (Deuteronomy 11:2). Forgotten experiences are worthless; that's a good reason to keep a spiritual journal. Paul wrote: "Were all your experiences wasted? I hope not!" (Galatians 3:4). We rarely see God's purpose in pain or failure while it's happening. Only with hindsight do we understand how God intended the problem to mold us for good. Since God knows what's best for us, we should gratefully accept the way He's fashioned us. You were designed for a purpose so you shouldn't resent or reject it. Instead, celebrate who you are and enjoy every day of your life.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me continue to move in the direction that it is all about You and less about me. In Jesus' Name, Amen