In this stage of my life, much of my time and energy is spent on endeavors that no one but my Lord sees. My internal thoughts and many of my actions are not noticed, rebuked, or affirmed by others. Lest you think that I am complaining or lamenting this fact—please do not assume so! It is a precious life, and during my singleness, I am able to do things for my God alone.
First Corinthians 7:34-35:
“An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband. 35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.”
In this way, I feel like my life and actions are largely received into the silence, with my God to know and hear me and comfort and provide for me. And he has done so, so completely and wholly that I am at a loss to understand or comprehend it.
It is good for my vanity to know that God alone sees what I do in secret. I write from my heart, I work from my heart, I serve from my heart, and I do little things here and there to serve Him. And He always knows. My motivations are not to be seen or esteemed by others, but for God to witness my service to Him.
I have a lot to offer the world, and some day I may be involved in more public events than I am today. But for now, my thoughts and my efforts are for God alone. And I am thankful that He appreciates me!
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