Making God Proud

Have you ever stopped to think how blessed you are? Have you ever wondered 'why me'? Did the thought ever cross your mind that you could have been an orphan in Africa, starving and sick? Do you ever pour out your heart in thankfulness to God?

I have been meditating on all the incredible ways that God has blessed me during my life that have shaped who I am. A godly, service-centered family, wonderful parents, wonderful grandparents, the best friends, experiences, the people I've met they've all combined to make me who I am. I was thinking on these things and pondering why I have been able to have access to all these blessings. Why did I receive the knowledge and experience which, combined with the mighty workings of the Holy Spirit have given me a relationship with my Heavenly Father which is the greatest gift of my whole life. Why me? 

Then, God spoke to my heart. His words were simple but the meaning profound. (Just for the record I think that's probably how God always speaks.) He said, "You don't deserve it but you can make me proud."

I did nothing to deserve the blessings and position I have been placed in. I was placed here by God to fulfil a work but He had no proof that I would do it. I couldn't choose to be privileged but I can choose to make the most of it. I can make God proud that He put me here. I can bring glory to Him through my life and I can spread sunshine to the people I come in contact with. I can praise Him with my voice and worship Him with my actions. I can make God proud.