Day 39 – Balancing your life
It is God’s desires that we live a balanced life as Christians just as Jesus modeled living a balanced life for us while on earth. Blessed are the balanced, they shall outlast everyone. And this was the testimony of Jesus which is why his works outlast those who has come before him(prophets and the likes). While he came to the world for atonement he as well ensure he made disciples.
God wants us to succeed in all the five purposes that were summarized in the Great commandment and Great commission of Jesus to us. The five purposes which are;
You were planned for God’s pleasure, so your purpose is to love God through worship,
You were shaped for serving, so your purpose is to show love for others through ministry.
You were made for a mission, so your purpose is to share God’s message through evangelism.
You were formed for God’s family, so your purpose is to identify with his church through fellowship.
You were created to become like Christ, so your purpose is to grow to maturity through discipleship.
Keeping these five purposes in balance is not easy. We all tend to overemphasize the purposes we feel most passionate about and neglect the others. But you can keep your life balanced by joining a small group for accountability, by regularly evaluating your spiritual health, by recording your progress in a personal journal, and by passing on what you learn to others.
Point to Ponder: Blessed are the balanced.
Question to Consider: Which of the four activities will I begin in order to stay on track and balance God’s five purposes for my life.
