For quite a while now I've been struggling with something, but I couldn't exactly pinpoint it. It was like I was holding onto something that I needed to give up control over. I prayed for God to reveal this to me. With a persistent heart, I realized that I was seeking security and significance in all the wrong places.
I know I often equate security with success. As long as I succeed at ______ , I will have security. ______ will make me feel significant. While there is nothing wrong with succeeding in life and wanting to feel significant, true success and significance cannot be measured by anything earthly. True security and significance is found in Christ. Christ provides security and significance in our lives through the magnificent plans he has for us.
I recently studied Ruth who gave up the security she could've had with her family for uncertainty with her mother-in-law, Naomi. When she left all the worldly things in her life and sought after God, He provided for her. Ruth received food, protection, a new husband, a child and most importantly: God. The one true God. What an incredible plan and purpose God had for Ruth.
I've realized that recently I haven't sought out God for my security. I haven't looked for my significance in Him. I've looked for security and significance in my relationships, academic success, and other things. While I study and continue to do everything I can to maintain my GPA, God has equipped me with all the skills it takes for academic success. I can't take credit for that. No matter how many times I try to "impress" my friends, invite them over, try to gain their acceptance, they'll never give me the security I need. While I wait for an interview and acceptance into the Education program, I can't let myself find security in the decision that is made. Nothing in this world can give me true security or significance.
"And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:19 NASB
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