It's Really All His

Many Christians use the phrases: My life is not my own and I'm living for Jesus and It's not about me. Yet many of us fail to understand the gravity of those types of statements.

Every facet of our existence is possible because of the love and power of God. There is nothing in, on, of, or about us that we had any power in placing there ourselves. Down to our very bodies, we own nothing of 'our' lives. We actually serve as stewards over the lives God has given us.

A steward is one who takes care of the affairs of another. Our role is to take care of God's affairs via the bodily vessels God has granted us. We each recieved a unique body, unique abilities, unique talents, unique families, and other qualities in order to fulfill our one-of-a-kind assignment. It is our job to make sure that our Heavenly Father's purpose is carried out in a manner pleasing to Him.

We should live our lives purposefully choosing to honor our true Owner's wishes. Our actions should reflect choices that are in His best interests. Any major decision we make should go through a consulting session with the true Stockholder, our Lord and Savior.

When we truly live our lives in a manner that reflects God's ownership, we can't help but see the favor and blessings of God. As we die to our selfish wishes, we will see more of our own desires fulfilled because of our obedience to the Father.

Verse of the Day: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. Matthew 16:25