Living the Good Life

Scripture: 1 Peter 2: [12] Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Observation: Living the good life in this world is a lot different than living the good life according to God. The good life in the world is living in luxury getting what you want, but the good life according to His word is living a life that honors God. A humble life that puts God’s will and others first. A life that is intriguing to others because we live with joy and peace, because of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us. A life that other want because all the things of this world do not give the joy that only God can give.

Application: Live every day to honor God and to trust Him with all my heart. Aim to do things that please God not others or even myself. Care for the needs of others wanting everyone to experience the love of God and that they will be able to make the journey home to the Father.

Prayer: My Lord I can’t live the life you want me to live on my own. I’m a sinner and I need your guidance each day to stay focused on the purpose you have created me for. Give me a heart for others and for you and not let a day go by that doesn’t honor you.