There seems to always be a selfish motive for the things I do. I am human and therefore it is natural for that to be the case. I have been conditioned in the world to look out for number one. If I am not working to get mine, who is.
“3For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me;” – Psalm 31:3 (ESV)
And there you have it. I have no reason to look out for me in this world. I ask God to take the wheel and lead and guide me for His glory and no other reason. I am to be the servant of God and do all for Him and with His glory in mind. I should not let my own wants and desires cloud the fact that I am taking action for God and not for me.
Now this does not mean that we are to be door mats with regard to how we are treated in the world. We are still deserving of the respect of those we interact with. We can still strive to do well and be recognized for that work in the world. But where I have to draw the line is in that thinking the recognition somehow defines who I am. It is blessings from God that should be of greatest value to me. I will receive those blessings when I am doing the work He has for me and seeking to be guided and led by Him in that work. I follow God for Him and not for me.
When you are out there seeking to follow, who are you doing it for? Are you willing to follow for the sake of the leader? What if you were to follow God with the express purpose of glorifying Him and not for your own reward?
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