Living a Life that Honors our higher power who I refer to as God: and Why Preparation Matters
Living a life that honors God should be every Christian’s ultimate goal. However, it is not always easy to live up to that standard. We are human, and we make mistakes. Sometimes, we get distracted by the things of this world and forget our purpose. But, as believers, we are called to prepare ourselves for the day when we meet our Maker.
The Bible teaches us that God has appointed the length of our lives. We do not know when that day will come, but we do know that it will come. Therefore, it is crucial to live every day as if it were our last. We need to be diligent in our walk with Christ, making sure that we honor Him in all of our thoughts and actions.
Preparing to meet God is more than just attending church and reading the Bible. It is about living a life that reflects the love of Christ. It is about being honest, kind, and generous to others. It is about forgiving those who have wronged us and seeking forgiveness when we have wronged others.
Living a life that honors God requires sacrifice. We must be willing to let go of our own desires and submit to God’s will. This means giving up things that are not pleasing to Him, such as sinful behaviors or harmful relationships. It also means being willing to step out in faith and serve others as Christ served us.
The apostle Paul understood the importance of living a life that honors God. In Philippians 1:21, he wrote, “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” Paul knew that his purpose was to serve Christ, and he was willing to suffer and sacrifice everything to fulfill that purpose.
We too must have that same mindset. We must be willing to live for Christ, no matter the cost. We must be willing to prepare ourselves daily for the day when we meet Him face to face. We must be willing to say, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful” (2 Timothy 4:7 NLT).
Joyful-Echoes 