That idea runs completely against our culture. Everywhere we turn, we're told, "Put yourself first. Follow your heart. You deserve it!" Yet the more we make life about ourselves, the more frustrated and empty we become.
The truth is, we were never meant to be the center of the story. God is.
The Apostle Paul understood -- he said: “Our message is not about ourselves. It is about Jesus Christ as the Lord. We are your servants for His sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:5
We may achieve success, receive applause, and check every box, but if our motives are pride, greed, envy, or competition, we've missed the point.
On the other hand, we may stumble, make mistakes, and occasionally forget a key ingredient in life -- or in banana bread. (Speaking from experience, sugar is apparently important!)
Yet when our hearts are motivated by love for Christ, God can still use our imperfect efforts for His glory.
I'll admit it -- clearly I am still on the Potter's wheel. He's still working on me and I'm still working on me. Oh, I'd like to think I've arrived -- but not so. But, I'm not giving up!
Every day, I choose to press onward and purpose in "whatever I do, whether in word or deed -- to do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus." Colossians 3:17
What if today we made Jesus our motivation? Not success. Not recognition. Not comfort. Just Jesus.
Most of us won't preach to thousands today, but we can encourage those in our sphere of influence. And that's exactly where the Lord meets us.
May we see ourselves in the stories that point to Jesus. That's the beauty of the Gospel -- it takes ordinary moments and fills them with eternal meaning.
And, really -- this life isn't about making much of us. It's about making much of our Lord.
Now, that's a message worth carrying into every day.
#pressonward #ItsAboutJesus #OrdinaryMoments
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