July 19, 2024

Bob Maas
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
Luke 22:42
When I used to do things that I thought would bring me pleasure, the gratification was always short-lived. I had to find something else that would bring me enjoyment.
I never considered that I had very little self-respect and didn’t give much thought about the Lord.
When I started following Jesus I found that my gratefulness for what He did for me at Calvary also brought a tremendous respect and reverence for Him and my Heavenly Father. It also taught me how to honor God and honor those who were following Him because Jesus honored us by laying down His life.
I began to place value on things I had previously regarded as insignificant. The more I engaged in doing new activities that were much more rewarding, the fruition of the effort I made to do them brought lasting satisfaction.

Now, by trying to honor Him in everything I do I am experiencing His peace, contentment, and joy in much greater abundance than ever before. I pray that He will give me more of His wisdom so that I will be able to see life increasingly more from His perspective and honor Him in everything I do.