The Kind of Life I’m to Live

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives

Observation: I know what kind of life would honor God and He deserves all of my love, my praise and obedience. However that is not the life I live every day. My thoughts are for me first, what do I want to do with the time He has given me, I take care of my needs first along with my desires. The moments I live the Godly life are outweighed by the times I don’t.

Application: I need to start thinking of me less and about why God has me here. I’m here to love and honor Him. I just got finished reading Mark about when the Pharisee asked what was the most important commandment, to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength and my life needs to reflect that truth. God needs to come first in my life and then others and then me. I know it will be a struggle, but I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Prayer: Dear Lord I want to live a Godly life in glory and honor to you, but I’m a sinner. I need you to take charge and fill be with the Holy Spirit and help me each day to put you first in all that I do. I’m selfish, weak and wretched and without you I can’t even come close to living the life that will honor you. Help me be who you want me to be.