PLEASING GOD

1 Thessalonians 2:4: Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.

Our surgery at the minute is requesting we wear masks when we go in, so out of duty we do it. But God wants us to have a heart that wants to please Him, not out of duty, but because we love Him. I think we’d all agree it’s always much easier to do anything from a heart of love, that wants to please.😊

So I started thinking, how can we please God? Colossians 1:9-10 NLT  …We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. It’s not like He’s asking us to do anything complicated which is a relief, because this is a prayer we can all pray over ourselves or others. Growing to know Him more is something any of us can do just by reading His word and spending time with Him.

Hebrews 11:6 NIV And without faith it is impossible to please God,…. It’s a bit like saying we put a smile on God’s face when we come in faith expecting Him to fulfil His promises to us, and even better when we know He’ll reward us when we do. We can’t really lose, can we?😊

Hebrews 13:15-16 NLT Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

So these are just a few of the ways to help us all please God, and as we take the time to read them through, we know the Holy Spirit will give us a nudge if we need reminding again.😊

Lord open our eyes and ears to help us live our lives in ways that please You each day. In Jesus name, Amen.

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