I am not sure if you can relate to my struggle, but a question that has plagued my conscience mind most of my life is: Am I doing “it” right?
Life can have so many side quests and trials that are meant to make you grow and learn lessons. Those teachings we need to inch closer to God and His purpose. I have come to understand that the challenges are not consequences of my behavior but instead training opportunities. No matter what my behavior, they cannot be avoided, but instead welcomed.
It has also been made clear to me that I am not the owner of results in my life. I can be obedient to God in action, mind and prayer, but in the end, He is who decides what happens. I have a responsibility to myself and others to try to keep my behavior as close to holiness as possible. A forever moving goal, that I can only strive for.
So, if what is perceived as negative is positive, and the results of my actions are not with in my locus of control – How do I know if “I am doing it right”?
The Bible gives us an answer that brings me peace when I am connected enough to recognize it. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.
The product of your life choices should produce fruit. The production is not a wish granted, or a prayer answered. It is not a solution to your problem or an answer to your question. The fruit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
These fruits should be ours to enjoy daily. The question “Am I doing it right?” should transform. Do I spread love? Do I have joy? Do I live in peace? Am I resilient facing long suffering? Am I kind? Am I good when it is not required? Do I walk blindly in faith? Am I gentle with myself and others? Can I control myself?
Our connection to the Spirit will result in these rewards free of charge and guaranteed. When they are not present, instead of trying to do it better, connect deeper.
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