Always at Work
“…for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”
- Philippians 2:13 (ESV)
Recently, I have been thinking about moments in my life in which the Lord has used me, moved through me, and moved around me. I know God is fully present at all times and in all places, but I am not always great about recognizing when God is at work. I get caught up in the day to day, the mundane, in rituals, and I forget that God is with me. I especially have a hard time remembering that not only is God always at work, but that He is constantly operating in a way that is glorifying to Himself.
I have thought about this sentiment quite a bit now, and have selfishly asked myself, “What am I to gain from a God who is at work for Himself?” In a consumer world that tells me to seek all that satisfies ME and brings ME happiness, it is easy to make faith…well, all about me. But God, in His goodness and gentleness prompted me to ask this question in a slightly different way, “What DON’T you gain from Me?” And as quickly as I spiraled with questions of “what’s in this for me,” I became filled with gratitude as I thought about all the ways my life has flourished under the works of the Lord.
As I surrender my life to the Lord, allowing Him to work in and through me, I experience freedom. It seems counterintuitive to find freedom in a life surrendered to someone else, but it is in this exact surrender that I have been able to experience a deeper joy, peace, and purpose in my life. Knowing that God is in control and that there is nothing I can do to mess that up, has given me the freedom to live life more peacefully, boldly, confidently, and joyfully. He works for His good pleasure and purposes, and it is not up to me to get it all right. All I have to do is say yes and let the Creator work.
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Dear God, thank You for using me and my life for Your good purposes. Thank You for the freedom You have brought us in being a good, sovereign, and perfect God who lays the path before us daily. Help me to live a life surrendered to You. Continue to use me all the days of my life. In Your son’s name, Jesus, Amen.
ABOUT ROCKPOINTE CHURCH
RockPointe strives to provide a welcoming, family-friendly environment where people of all walks of life encounter the transforming power of a relationship with Jesus.
You will find RockPointe to be a place of imperfect, but genuine and authentic people seeking to glorify Jesus with their lives. Our hope is to point to the empowering grace of Jesus that transforms people to become impactful disciples for the kingdom of God.
The worship music is modern in style and highly gospel-centered in content. People are encouraged to passionately worship Jesus in “spirit and truth.” At RockPointe we value singing songs that are Christ-exalting and theologically rich.
We hold the Scriptures in high regard as the final authority in a person’s life. Messages at RockPointe are Christ-centered and will provide great insight as to what the Bible teaches about living your life for the glory of God. There is also a Family Room for parents to observe the services even while attending to their family needs.
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