It is coming up on the start of a new year. I am sure that making a few resolutions is on most everyone's mind. I was wondering as I thought about mine, how could I live a life worth living. What or who determines if that life was worthy or of any value? When is that determined and Who determines it? Lets just say for argument sake that it is determined each and every day and by the people that it effects. So if that be the case, (and for arguments sake...it is) what are the attributes that life possesses? In the days of Google and with the vastness of the Internet and the possibility of answers I placed those words in a search bar. I watched as the results begin to post. I read papers/books and posts written by a Psychologist, student, Mom, scholar and a few bloggers. The answers varied in range and depth from family, friends or career to helping others, mentoring the youth or being kind to others. Some were nouns and others were verbs. All sounding quite wonderful. One thing was missing A PLAN on how to adopt or apply these attributes into practice.
I do believe that I stumbled on a partial answer (since we are not capable of knowing everything) to my question. The answer was in a noun and various verbs. I am now of the mindset that the answer can not be answered simply by the people we meet, love, respect, admire, follow, lead, hate, teach, learn from, mentor or see on TV. You must have Jesus!! Our life results will not be written on our grave marker but on the hearts of those we leave behind. Living a life worth living is what your Maker expects from you. It is what HE made you for and placed you where HE placed you. HE gave you an outline, inspiration and examples to follow. (No, it is not the Life Code book that Dr. Phil just wrote!) He has allotted a predetermined amount of days for you to accomplish HIS expectations. In reading the Bible and searching the scriptures and leaning on those who have studied the scriptures, I have stumbled upon some things that I am certain will enable each of us to live a life that is worth living. Each attribute is found in HIS Word (the HOLY BIBLE) and are stated plainly, beautifully and often times poetically but each leaves no room for doubt. I will disclose one attribute and the supporting scripture each month. During that month I will make every attempt to incorporate this attribute into my daily life. I will work on, pray about, practice and attempt to adhere each into my own personal walk through this world and life. I will then share with you my journey and attempts at this lofty goal. I will share with the reader of this blog all of the ups and downs, problems and solutions found. I also look forward to you sharing yours!! I would be humbled and honored if you choose to travel this journey along with me...I welcome you with open arms, ears and heart. There is just one item that must be established first.
ARE YOU A BORN AGAIN BELIEVER IN JESUS CHRIST? DO YOU BELIEVE THAT HE DIED ON THE CROSS FOR YOU TO CLEANSE YOU FROM SIN AND SAVE YOU FROM A DEATH OF DAMNATION? http://peacewithgod.jesus.net/should-not-perish/?utm
HE is a LOVING GOD and is waiting for you and me to begin to live that worthy life.
SO...see you in January! In that time if you don't have one, find a church family. Ask around or check the homeless shelters for the churches that serve there. If you are in the Richmond/Midlothian, VA area we would love to have you join us!! relaxedchurch.com
Hoping to live a LIFE WORTH LIVING!!
