For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21 NIV)
I read a man of God's book that says "Happiness comes from service and giving your life away. Until you understand this, you’re not going to be happy for much of your life.Happiness does not come from self-gratification. It comes from self-sacrifice." Looking at the life of Paul, he remained focused on his purpose and not his problems. I ask myself today to be honest and true to my self to fill in the blank “For me to live is ______.” What will I fill it with will it be name, success, family, friends, career, ministry?? We can have many several choices and justifications for our choice but nothing deserves the place of the One who gave you your life: Jesus Christ. We were created for His purpose: to live is Christ.
Dear Jesus, oftentimes I allow circumstances to determine happiness..I let pain, pressure, problems, and people to rob my happiness. Help me to live my life by handling life in a way that is a real encouragement to others around me..and to be reminded that ALL THINGS WORKS FOR GOOD. Use me, Lord, so I have a purpose for living and for dying. From this day on, for me to live is Christ. In your name I pray. Amen.
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