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I finally decided to do an in-depth study of Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost for His Highest” because my husband recommended it without reservation. My husband is very intelligent and well read and, while I am no slouch in those departments, I usually prefer lighter fare. “My Utmost for His Highest” is anything but light, so as I read each daily devotional, I process it through my poetry. The purpose of the book is to help people to get closer to God and I really want that closer relationship. I want to share my unique perspective on each day’s selection plus some of my other poems and insights.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

August 30 - Usefulness or Relationship

Lord,
I've heard we walk a fine line,
When it comes to works for You.
It's true, they do not save us
But enhance faith as we do.

There also is the motive.
Is our usefulness the key?
Or is the reason we work for You
That we love You totally?

I want to keep my motives pure
And not work for recognition,
But to build faith in Your kingdom
Would give my works fruition.
jj/10


I have always run my life under the banner of "_________ enough"  "Is the living room clean?"  "Clean enough".  "Is dinner hot?"   "Hot enough". 

Well, that's the way many Christians live.  "I'm saved and that's good enough".  Not for me - I want God to use me, not for my glory but for His.  When He uses me for His kingdom, then I'm "good enough".
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