"How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek the praise that comes from the only God?" John 5:44
Day 29 of our Lenten journey: What motivates you, is it praise from one another or a lofty position? We are called to be like a little child. "Daddy, look at me" or "Daddy watch this". A child seeks the adoring eye of their father. Is our motivation of self or of God. When we focus on God each day, do what He places in front of us, life has no worries for you are doing what pleases Him. A child's heart takes great pleasure in pleasing their Father. As His word says: "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven." Matthew 5:12a. A father always gives what His child needs. Live in the moment of now.
Day 29 of our Lenten journey: What motivates you, is it praise from one another or a lofty position? We are called to be like a little child. "Daddy, look at me" or "Daddy watch this". A child seeks the adoring eye of their father. Is our motivation of self or of God. When we focus on God each day, do what He places in front of us, life has no worries for you are doing what pleases Him. A child's heart takes great pleasure in pleasing their Father. As His word says: "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven." Matthew 5:12a. A father always gives what His child needs. Live in the moment of now.
Dear Father, give me the heart of a child that seeks to please his Father. Give me the security of knowing that I am loved by You and no harm will come that we can't deal with. Allow me to see what it is You ask of me and may I only seek Your praises. Watch over us this day and like that little child, watch what we do for Your glory and honor. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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