Father,
When I am immersed in your Word, I remember how small my trials really are. As Paul fights through mobs who seek his life and counters arguments for his arrest, I have nothing in my life to compare it to. You show me through your scripture just how worthy your gospel is!
Like a child, I complain when my daily life is “inconvenienced” by the requirements of your holiness. I find myself pitying my poor behavior when my comfortable expectations go unmet. How ridiculous do I sound in light of your gospel? How simple am I to think my needs are greater than your redemption story?
Teach me to mature in my perspective and grant me grace when I am nearsighted. Show me your heart for people and reveal to me the greatest needs of your Kingdom! Then I will know where to go and how to serve more than my own needs. May my actions and my heart reflect your own.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen