I think I've written this before, but it's a theme that keeps looping and making its way back in my mind. What does authentic faith look like? When I say authentic, I mean totally genuine and pure-of-heart love for God and others. A faith that isn't just Christian-ease or prideful. A faith that doesn't view others as projects, but as fellow sinners that we NEED in our life just as much as they need us. I desire that kind of faith. I want to have that totally pure and genuine heart for others like Christ, but I feel like I really fall short a lot--hazed by selfish ambition and insecurity.
God, some times I try to strive for authentic and genuine faith. But I feel like the very act of striving takes away the natural and genuineness of it all. So I know I can't make it happen on my own. But God, I pray that this week your genuine, pure, selfless spirit would reign in me naturally. I pray that when I interact with people they would feel an unquestionable warmth and love that can only come from you. I pray that I would be quick to listen and slow to speak. I pray I would not be led to act out of selfish motives, but out of a heart that wants to empowers others and wants the best for them, like you do for me. Give me your eyes for other people, so I can see them as you do.
God, forgive me for many moments I have slipped up. I have torn others down with my speech, gossiped, sought human affirmation-rather than your affirmation. This is not who you've made me to be. I feel icky inside just thinking about the ways these things have leaked into my heart and mind. I lay these things before you and ask for your help to change. I truly and genuinely want to change, but again--it can't happen on it's own aside from you.
Take this life and let it be, more about you and less about me!
AMEN
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