Good heavens, if I had a penny for every time I used, or heard, that saying to rationalize whatever I was about to do, I could pay off my debt to Carson-Newman! Being in college, you are bound to hear those 3 words at some point or another. However, I never really expected to stumble upon them in the Bible..
Check it-
"Young people, it's wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want to do; take it all in." - Eccl. 11:9
Heeeccckkkk yeah!! Alright God, I see ya....Go big or go home, party like there ain't no tomorrow, no regrets, right? Whatever we want??
Yes..and no.
I read on..
"But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do."
Okay cool, totally wanna do that..more specific please God.
"Keep reading Lexi.."
So I did and it goes on..
"So refuse to worry and keep your body healthy. Don't let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your creator..Honor Him before life is not pleasant anymore."
Well shoot, things just got real.
After I read that, I asked God to show me ways to avoid letting my life ever becoming unpleasant.
And He did:)
Live for a cause greater than yourself- in other words, live for Jesus Christ and His kingdom.
Know what you stand for- some things should not be even questioned. Don't even consider choices that are forbidden in God's word.
The 10 commandments tells us not to steal, lie, cheat, murder, commit adultery, or worship false gods.- Issues such as these should be non-negotiable for His followers.
Rationalizing sin is a quick route to bondage to it.
Don't worry.
When you worrying you are showing your lack of faith in the belief that God can take care of you. You are saying to everyone else, "Hey, I'm worried because this world is controlled by chaos and not an all-powerful, all-knowing God."
Don't worry about tomorrow, because God is already there.
Take care of your body.
Our bodies our not ours to decide what we wish to do with them.
They are temples of the Holy Spirit. Believers should not abuse their bodies with drugs, alcohol,
immorality, or other destructive behaviors.
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; "- 1Corinthians 6:19
Do not simply give into the desires of the moment. Remember to live a life to please Him.
We are not promised tomorrow...
Wake up, know what's right, and live it up, to shine His light:)
Dear Jesus,
help me chose to live my life based on the unchanging truths found in your word. I know that obeying you always results in internal peace and joy. I am surrendering my wants to you. Please show me to live by your holy, unchanging ways. You are so beautifully perfect. I am so thankful for your grace. Thank you for giving me more chances than anyone ever even thought about giving your son. I love you with all my heart.
Your daughter,
Lexi
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