A Purposeful Life

Just a quick reflection that was prompted by my recent reading in prayer…

By Christ

Everything that is or ever has been was created by Jesus and for His glory.  All the potential I can ever possess originated with Him, and any worth that I have came because it was given to me.  He gave up his life so that I could be reconciled to God.  That reconciliation comes as a free gift, and not because of anything I could ever do.  All I do is accept the gift.

With Christ

Because of His extraordinary sacrifice and the quality of His character, I want to spend time with Him.  I learn more about Him and bask in the light of His glory.  Just as the “big ball of dirt” that we call the moon reflects the light of our local star, even I can reflect the glory of God by spending time with Jesus.

Like Christ

The more time I spend with Jesus, the more I find myself becoming like Him.  I respond to others with more patience, grace, and mercy.  I am inclined to be charitable rather than critical.  I learn to love unconditionally.  I am filled.

For Christ

As I am being filled to bursting, the natural outpouring of Jesus’ unconditional love is for me to minister to others in His name.  I do these things not to receive favor or acceptance, because I am already favored and accepted as an adopted son.  I do things for Christ because I want to bring Him glory.  Jesus did for me what I couldn’t do for myself.  Now I have a chance to do for others in His name.

If I keep this perspective, I think I’ll have a pretty good day.

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