“You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.” I Thessalonians 2:10-12 (NKJV)

I really don’t want to sound like a cliche`, but I can’t help what I’m about to say.  When I think about the goodness of Jesus, and all He’s done for me, I can dance, dance, dance….all day!  Hello!  Yes, I really feel that way. When I think about how God has blessed me, is blessing me, and will bless me, I can’t help but rejoice!

With this rejoicing, something else is bubbling in my spirit.  Gratitude and humility.  I am shamelessly humbled by God’s goodness.  I do not take anything for granted and I recognize that God’s blessings are privileges.  Although I know that I am entitled to His blessings because I am His child, I also know that God’s grace is not to be taken lightly and I am eternally thankful.  Even more so, I know that I am not worthy of it all.

In my heart today is the desire to walk (live) worthy of His blessings.  In and of myself, I cannot.  I am not.  So I lay before Him and continue to seek His guidance, direction, voice, and instructions in order to live a life that is pleasing to Him.

I am reminded of a movie I saw a couple of years ago starring Will Smith.  Seven Pounds.  It was an interesting movie. Kind of sad and dark and it didn’t have all of the action scenes that Will is known for.  But there was an underlying force that guided his character’s mindset.  He decided to donate himself….his organs….to people whom he felt were worthy of them. Now, it was a movie, and extreme, but I understand the reasoning of wanting to give something so precious as life to those who need it, would appreciate it, and are worthy of such a gift.

I’m thankful for the life that God has given me.  I appreciate the fact that He’s found me worthy of this precious gift.  Therefore, I aim to live in a way that shows my gratitude.  I have a responsibility to walk worthy.  My responsibility include me doing something with my life that first will glorify God, then to be of service to Him by serving others.  I have a responsibility to use all of my gifts and talents to uplift the Lord and to help my fellow man.  It is my responsibility not to squander my life, not to waste it,  and not to abuse it.  It is my responsibility to give of myself because God has given to me.

I pray and strive daily to walk worthy of God who called me into His own kingdom and glory.  It is expedient of me to walk worthy because God has called me for His purpose.

“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” Ephesians 4:1 (NKJV)

Blessings!

Carla