Relying on God to make something of my life

Have you ever thought about the fact that without God’s touch on your life, all that you do will amount to nothing?

If you are anything like so many in this world, you may at first glance, disagree with this statement, thinking “I have accomplished many things” and “when I put my mind to something, I truly am able to do a lot!”

But Scripture reminds us that apart from God we can do nothing. The Bible also says that we have nothing that we have not received and that in fact, every good and perfect gift comes down from God. So anything that we do that is from God, for His glory and anointed by His blessing will accomplish things that matter and are eternally significant. On the other hand, anything that we “accomplish” (whether we get accolades for it or not) will not matter at all if it is not from God and for God.

So, whether you are stacking goods on shelves, or working in a manufacturing plant or brainstorming ideas in an office, none of it amounts to anything if it is not surrendered to God (for His glory and purposes) and if it is not derived of God (from His wisdom, His ways and His plans).

Think about it this way. At the end of your life, what things will really matter of all the things you will have done? What things really will hold any impact or significance for the rest of eternity? Only the things that God inspired, that God called you to, that God gifted you in, that you did for the sake of God’s name and for the eternal good of the humans you blessed/served along the way.

So, here is my question…

What are you making of your life? Are you building a life of temporary happiness, fleeting accolades and earthly possessions? Or are you hearing the voice of God calling you to live a life of love, serve others, share His gospel, invest in eternal things?

God wants to make something of your life, but you will have to give Him your life and let Him call the shots (and let Him determine what it looks like and what the outcome is). But if you will let Him, I can assure you that what God creates in you and does through you will be beautiful and eternally significant!