He Remembers Prayers Even When I've Forgotten

GUT CHECK
Does my gratitude from the Gospel end at my (me!) being saved?

Or does it extend [go beyond, surpass that which was initially most valued (e.g. life itself)] to awe (e.g. a response) over His (Him!) greatness?

Does creation (my life) mean more to me than the Creator Himself?
Are my eyes fixed on me and my sanctification over Him and His glory?

PROCESSING
Philippians 1:21
"...to die is gain..."
death is thought as bad
bad because it ends life
and life is thought as good
good because of good things in it

In order for gain to come from death, something must be offered that outweighs the goods of life: Christ. Scripture says it: to die is gain; Christ is better than the goods of life--even life itself!

(If you can't see it (it's hard for me to see), adjust your thinking
(rather than "rethink" what's already been Said).)

REALIZATION
If death is too high a cost for the sake of Christ, then I must be valuing my life too highly. And if I value my life so highly (over the passion of Christ), then where my focus lies--given the Gospel--is clear. My focus is still on what's been done for me rather than what's been done and by Whom.


•LORD, thank you for putting these thoughts and realizations into my mind. Please forgive me of my sin, of my inherent self-centeredness. Thank you for showing me the extent of my desperate need for You and Your daily grace. HOLY SPIRIT, I ask You to change the eyes of my heart so that I may truly see and, therefore, experience Your greatness. Let the Gospel, for me--individually and uniquely--truly be about You and Your glory.

Thank You, LORD, for Your love and faithfulness. I await in hopeful expectation for Your answer to prayer. I also pray this same thing over _____, LORD. Please give each of us open eyes through Your SPIRIT to know your glory. In JESUS' name, amen!•

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