Praying Galatians: How to Be.

“ For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Galatians 2:19-20

My little man showing enthusiasm. 

God,

I read this and I wonder what you think. What is your definition of “live for God”? What does that mean to you? I wonder. All I can do is look to your followers who also served as your leaders. I look at Abraham, Noah, David, Esther, Mary, John the Baptist, and Paul to see what their life speaks. As I examine their example I get a glimpse of what living for you means…

Being an example

Being a listener

Being loving

Being full of hope

Being trusting

Being a believer

Being a disciple

Being enthusiastic

Being a teacher

Being a person who hurts

Being challenged

Being a challenger

Being a servant

Being a giver

Being a leader

Being  open

Being open to you directing my steps, open to guiding my thoughts, and you creating my path.

There are probably a 1,000 other qualities I am forgetting. But, I strive to be them all.

Christ lives in me and because of that I live for you!

Do I get it right all the time? Nope.

But, I am thankful for Your word and the way it teaches.

I am thankful for Your love and the way it grows me.

I am thankful for Your forgiveness and they way it lets me start over each day.

Amen.

We are praying our way through Galatians. Would love to have you join me. Start at the beginning.