There is Power in the Cross

I have a character flaws.  I know some of you are shocked, others are finally glad I'm coming to grips with it.  One way that I tend to struggle, is this need to be validated.  For some reason, especially from those within my profession and those I work closely with, I want to be recognized.  I want to know that I'm doing something right and that someone noticed.

The truth is, many of us are just like this and it's not a bad issue to have (on a sliding scale compared to things like murder).  Yet, I still need to working on it.  The Bible tells me I should not be looking for the praise or recognition of man, it's only God I should be doing anything for.  I should not be concerned about what any one else says or thinks.  Because I understand that their is power in the cross, I know that I don't have to be perfect but as Paul says, "I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." (Philippians 3:12b)  On the other hand because Jesus has done soooo much for me, it should be my goal to be ALL that I can be for him.

If you are suffering from an "oh hum" kind of faith my prayer for you is that you will find the power that is found only in the beauty of the cross.  That even through your little sins God is looking to make you whole, He is not done with you yet.  Whether your struggle is lying, a poor attitude, a low expectation of yourself and others; God is still working.  You are not to be lack luster, the cross is full of power, and you can be as well.

Challenge:  Pick an area in your life that you want to have power in.  Pray over that area, ask God to heal, challenge, and set you free from even your littlest of sins.