Please God

"So our aim is to please him always, whether we are here in this body or away from this body. For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in our bodies." I Cor 5:9-10

My pastor always says that the fear of the Lord keeps him from making the huge mistakes many pastors have made. As I read this verse, I know someday I will stand before Christ my savior and be judged. This verse alone should be enough to keep me from making stupid mistakes and keeping my thought life pure and my actions righteous. However, my flesh gets the best of me sometimes. The strongholds in my life keep me in bondage. I am embarrassed by my behavior that I know I will be accountable someday to God. Oh to be in a place where I am strong enough to resist the thoughts that often consume my time. Instead I should be praying and meditating on God's word. But, yet I choose to feed into my unhealthy thought life. I know I will go to heaven someday as I have asked Jesus to be my savior. From my understanding, when we go to heaven, people will receive rewards for the good they have done. I know I have done some pretty good things. I have had the opportunity to lead many people to the Lord. But can I do more. Can I pray more? Can I be a better friend? Can I love more? The answer is yes.

Paul is telling the church of Corinth that we will receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in our bodies. Like I said, I have done a lot of good. But I have also done things in my life I regret. I'm not sure what evil is, but if it is sin, then I am guilty. This alone should be enough to motivate me to do the right thing. It is definitely a verse I need to memorize and keep in my mind as I face temptations.

Father, keep me from doing evil. Guard my mind and keep my mind pure and holy. Help me to break the strongholds in my life that keep me in bondage. Forgive my sins. Amen.