S - Galatians 1:10 Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
O - Paul is warning the Galatians to be careful to not follow anyone who is teaching something contrary to the good news of Jesus Christ dying on the cross and raising from the dead. He was being very bold with the warning that he was giving to both the Galatians and those that are preaching falsely. Because of this he knew that some people may not like him but that was not his concern; it was pleasing God that was his concern.
A - Am I doing things to win the approval of people or of God? This should be a question that I continual ask myself and measure my thoughts, words, and actions against. God is the one that I always needs to be thinking of. If people don't like me or think I'm a fool but God is pleased with me, then I have succeeded in life even though others may think differently. God will either bring success in my life here on earth for following and pleasing Him or will be successful in my eternal life with Him. Either way is a win for me!
P - God, I ask for your forgiveness for the way I sometimes look to please others instead of you. I also ask for forgiveness in how I treated my children yesterday. Please help me to be a better husband and father every single day. I pray for your wisdom and guidance throughout the day today. I want to live a life for you and will go about looking to win your approval today and everyday. Bless, protect, and heal each one of my family members.
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