Bonded

What does it mean to be a bond-servant of Christ?

And...am I really one?

A servant exists solely for the benefit of another. A servant has no rights.

Is my existance solely focused on glorifying the Lord? Or do I worry more about pleasing men? I'd have to say that I very often stumble over myself as I realize I'm trying to please man more than I'm trying to glorify my Lord. Have mercy on me, Lord, a sinner...

Have I laid down my rights? Or do I view the world through the lens of what I think I deserve? I'd have to say, I'm often submitting my hurt feelings to the Lord, humbly asking the Lord to help me to die to myself and lay down my rights. Have mercy on me Lord, a sinner...

When I deserved death and the grave, He shed His blood on the cross to give me life. When I deserved complete abandonment, He endured the wounds of nails in His hands so those hands could welcome me in. When I deserved an eternity of punishment, He bore stripes on His back so that I can lean forever on His grace, and trust in His strength.

When I deserve nothing, He has called me to the privilege of being His bond-servant.

Have mercy on me, Lord, a sinner....help me to lay down my rights, lay down my opinion, lay down my reputation, lay down my future, lay down my independance, lay down my abilities, lay down my desires...lay down my life for your glory.

Bond me to You.