Day 20 - Jenn Lee
Is there a specific Bible passage or verse that comes to mind in the context of “Less of Me and More of Him”?
Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the LORD do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.”
Every time I read the book of Ruth, it amazes me how faithful she was. She gives up everything for Naomi and leaves the safety and stability she could have had, subjecting herself to a life of suffering. When I read this story, I see myself more as Naomi who feels bitter and overlooked by God in difficult situations— having lost her husband and children, how could she not? But Ruth doesn’t succumb to bitterness. Instead, she entrusts her entire future to God despite her circumstances. It’s comforting that God sees her faithfulness and uses it powerfully for her redemption later in the story. I pray that I can also have the faith to cling to God and his promises without hesitation.
Briefly explain which areas of your life you find most difficult to surrender to Christ.
The area of my life I find most difficult to surrender is the fear of not being good enough, either as a friend, daughter, sister, or Christian. Although my heart knows otherwise, my head finds itself spiraling into negative thought patterns and telling myself that the person I am is unworthy and unlovable, even by God. I want to remind myself every day that He loves me despite my shortcomings and that I’m fearfully and wonderfully made.
Share the areas of your life that have shifted from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness.
One area that has shifted is my relationship with my brother. We had a very unhealthy relationship growing up, and there was even a period where we completely ignored each other for years despite living under one roof. I had a lot of anger and resentment and blamed him for not being the loving older sibling that my friends had and for causing a lot of conflict within our family. But I realized that I was only thinking about myself and not caring to look at him as anything other than a brother – when in reality, he is just as human and broken as I am. I’ve also been lucky enough to witness him returning to God and opening up his heart again. Although we’re still not as close as I’d hoped, I am thankful for the reminder that God has been quietly working in our lives even when things felt irreparable.
What are some practical ways you can display Christ to those around you?
I want to show genuine kindness to others, foster relationships where we can be completely vulnerable, and pray for one another.