There is just something that is built inside of us that craves the praise of other people. Folks just love to receive compliments. Whether its a new hair style, losing weight, singing, preaching, sports, etc... we love to receive admiration for the things we do. But we have a warning against this. Taking compliments in the wrong spirit can shift our motive for doing the things we do.

Galatians 1:10
"For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond servant of Christ."

You can't have two masters. You can't serve Christ and man. So the challenge today is for me to find out who I am trying to please. It will be very easy for me to get the answer I am looking for even though I may not like what I see. To find out who I am serving all I have to do is look at my calendar, my phone conversations, my emails, my bank account, my thoughts, etc... because these areas of my life will tell me if I am serving God or man.

My calendar will consist of events that will have me working for Christ. My conservations and emails will be to lift people up in Jesus' name and not tear them down. My bank account will show that I am faithful to give to God's work more than I give to my own pleasures. In our relationships, we will be able to tell who we are serving.

Challenge: Who am I serving today?

Prayer:
"Lord, I know I can't serve two masters and I want to be found faithful in serving YOU today. Please control all areas of my life so that you will be glorified in all that I do today. Help me not to look for ways to advance myself or my motives but to advance the kingdom."