Day 31 - Calyn Lim

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

2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

This is a passage in the Bible that I consistently refer back to, especially during challenging seasons. It comforts me by reminding me of the continual renewal of the inner self. It allows me to pause and change my perspective on difficult situations in my life. Sometimes when I am struggling, I get sucked into negative thoughts and emotions about what I am facing to the point where I forget that all of these challenges are temporary. More importantly, it encourages me to look beyond the immediate circumstances and have hope in what God has prepared for me as he molds me as His disciple.

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

I find surrendering my future to Christ to be the most difficult. The uncertainty regarding what the future holds makes me feel vulnerable. While I am optimistic about what God has in store for me, I can’t help but feel I need to have control over current decisions in my life, as they will inevitably shape my future. Surrendering my future means fully trusting in God’s plan and following His lead. But I started to question and worry about what that would look like. I am still learning to truly surrender my future to Christ and recognize that His purpose for my life may surpass my limited understanding and that His plans are always greater than my own. 

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

Although I still have a lot to work on in being more Christ-centered, one area of my life that has made growth from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness is being more patient with my family. While this is a work in progress for me, particularly this year, God has been pressing on my heart the importance of loving my family even in moments of frustration and practicing patience. When I feel irritated with my family, God reminds me to be gentle with them and extend grace. I forget that even though my family are not Christians, they still belong to God, and the love that Christ shows me when I am hard to love is something I need to extend to my family.

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

I can display Christ to those around me by being kind and giving care. In any work setting, it can be hard to connect with co-workers. However, a simple act of kindness shows your heart for others and makes them wonder where this kindness is coming from. Showing kindness has allowed me to talk to my co-workers about why I respond differently from others and has given me opportunities to share my faith.