I recently attended a retreat and have been working to absorb some of the concepts that were presented. One of the things I've been realizing is how much selfishness still motivates my life. This time, it was a look at why I am seeking God's will in my life. Am I simply wanting to live His will more fully in my life so that I may better serve Him and my fellow human beings? Or am I motivated by selfish desires. I realize that too much of the time, I am seeking selfish desires. I know that when I follow God's plan my life goes more smoothly. I am grateful for this, but don't wish it to be the main motivating factor. When it is, I too often get off track. I was reminded this morning of the story of Jonah. Too often I've been like Jonah. When God's asked me to do something that looks hard or scares me, I try to run away. Then when the storms of life come, I again seek God's will and becoming willing, only to get frustrated with God when things don't turn out the way I had envisioned. This is not the way I want to continue to live. I want my motivations to be pure.
So today, Father, I once again "offer myself to Thee -- to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of Life. May I do Thy will always!" (from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous - the 3rd step prayer)
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