He gave us life so that we might seek and know Him.

   Today, I'm thinking about the joy of service to God.  This week-end was very encouraging.

   I read this morning that George Bernard Shaw wrote, "This is true joy in life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; (I add "it doesn't have to be big or famous but never the less a calling from God or obedience to His Word).  Shaw continues, "the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy."  I like that.  That's what we do.  Isn't it?  We can so easily become self absorbed.

   Francis Chan adds in his book "Crazy Love," God is the only true Giver and He needs nothing from from us.  But still he wants us.  He gave us life so that we might seek and know Him."  That's both very humbling and very encouraging because He loves us and yes, we are called to be his ambassadors to the world and obey His Word, but we can't say, 

"Look at everything I do for God."

   We need the love from God to love and serve others and be ambassadors and obey His Word, but not for His sake.  It's for our sake.  Even loving God is for our sake.  The Holy Spirit was a gift to help us and our repentance and faith allows us to draw close to our awesome God.  I am so grateful!