Praying Galatians: Surrender

“Am I now trying win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10

Oh God, I wish I had a pinky full of the strength Paul had. Even just a mustard seed of the courage he demonstrated for You would be nice.

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Sometimes I think because I grew up with You that I don’t understand the gravity of what it feels like to be void of You. I never want to know that feeling. I never want to not know You. But there are times that I know I don’t fight hard enough for You because I don’t understand what Paul felt. He simply didn’t care, worry or fret about what others thought. He was simply convicted to tell Your story at all cost.

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I wish I didn’t want to “win the approval of man”. I wish comments or hits on the blog didn’t matter to me. I wish every moment of each day could be about You and Your calling. I wish I could simply make each action in my day about serving You.  I wish. How did Paul do it God? How did Your pillars do it? I want to know the secret.

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God, help me to keep my focus on You. To keep grounded in your word and not mans measurements. Help me to know Your way. Help me to know how to be Your vessel using the gifts You have given me.

I love You and I am so thankful for You and Your never ending love for me.

Amen

I would encourage you to read Galatians 1:10 and write your own prayer, as you are led.