Day 24 - Michelle Han

Is there a specific Bible passage or verse that comes to mind in the context of “Less of Me and More of Him”?

Psalms ‭51‬‬:‭17‬ The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

I often think about how there’s not much I can offer God. The good I can offer comes from Him. With this in mind, I am so thankful that He not only accepts us as we are but changes us to be more like Him as we grow in faith. I struggle every day to choose Christ and to live less for myself. However, in my moments of failure, He reminds me of His great mercy and love for me. They continue to encourage me to not give up and to seek Jesus in my everyday life.

Briefly explain which areas of your life you find most difficult to surrender to Christ.

I struggle to believe that God has good plans for me. I believe that God is good, that He is sovereign over my life, and that He loves me, but I hesitate to proclaim that He has good plans for me. I pray that God will give me the faith to trust Him for my future. Though life has its hardships, His ultimate plan for me is to prosper and have joy.

Share the areas of your life that have shifted from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness.

For the past few years, my family and I have been struggling with a sick family member. She has been the main focus of my thoughts and prayers. Then one day, I realized that I only saw God as a healer for my family. I felt like God and I were no longer on the same team; I was fighting against Him with my desires. My faith started to feel lonely as God felt more distant. I forgot what it was like to have an intimate relationship with Him. I know God still calls me to pray for those I love with a desperate heart, but I also have to pray for my relationship with God. This lent season, I hope to meet God again as my Father, savior, and friend.

What are some practical ways you can display Christ to those around you?

I often pray for those in my life as a way to exhibit Christ’s love. However, I realize that I didn’t pray for my coworkers yet. I pray God will expand my love to those outside of my friends and family so that I can pray for everyone in my life with an earnest heart.