MY REWARD

2 COR. 5:10

I remember listening to one of Charles Stanleys teachings on how you can evaluate yourself whether you are a true believer or not. I found it to be so convicting after looking at myself through the lenses of God's word. I dont remember exactly where it is in the scripture but it says it is through the "fruits" a person bears that he will (and others too) will know if one is truly a follower of Christ.

After a long and painful look at my own life. I realized that there were areas of my life that have not been fully yielded to Christ. I also wondered if my lifestyle was just like the unbelievers of if it was different, distinct and unmistakably touched and molded by the power of the Holy Spirit.

I pleaded to the Lord to help me live "authentically". Ill probably never be soft-spoken and mild in disposition but I can be watchful of HOW I say things. I may need to find more ways to show love and encouragement to my brothers and sisters. Give more to the cause of Christ. Be the best employee. Strengthen my prayer life. Humble myself. Submit my dreams and ambitions to the will of God for me. The goal of my life is to be pleasing to God. The Lord knows how hard it is for me to give up a lot of things I WANT, but if it will make him proud of me... so be it.