A Heart of Obedience

"So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.' "

Luke 17:10 (NASB)

• The best things that are done in life are for the good,  and are done by obeying God's word, because we are called according to His purpose.
  
• Keeping my heart set on God in all that I do helps me endure through the things that I care not to do. 
  
• All credit is due to the Lord and Him only. It is He who gives us our gifts and abilities. God enables us to do what we do not to give us huge egos, or give ourselves glory, but to serve others and ultimately serve God.
  
• It's easy to get caught up in the world and caught up with praises by woman and man. I can get caught up in letting my ego get fed and forget, but this scripture reminds me to keep humble and remember from Who it all came from.
  
• I can and must always seek for the wisdom to recognize a need in an area where God wants my help and service and the courage to act upon it and follow through. This quality is something that I want to have not for recognition, but purely for obedience to God and to help Him accomplish His will on earth.
  

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that I may do all that you require of me, and never let me deny a request, or a command from You, Lord. Let me always do so remembering that it is only through You that I am able, and it is only You who makes any and everything possible. And I pray that in all that I do I may be a help to others and bring glory to You and Your precious Son's name, Jesus. ~Amen