The Good Life

As I was doing my early morning Bible reading my eyes needed a break. There’s a chance I stayed up too late last night watching President Trump address the nation and then needed a “How I Met Your Mother” break to detox from politics before bed. Anyway, I needed a moment.

Apparently God orchestrated this break because my eyes caught the calendar on my wall (shown above). “The Good Life” caught my attention and I was immediately nudged to stop reading and start writing.

What does “The Good Life” mean to you?

Does it mean you make a ton of money and have few financial worries?

Does it mean you have so many friends and so many lunch dates that you can’t keep up?

Does it mean you have a job you love and are successful?

Does it mean your kids are the smartest and most athletic?

Does it mean you have amazing thick, shiny, silky hair that is the envy of every girl you pass?

If yes, then that’s great, really it is, they are all good things. But none of these are examples of living THE good life for me. Especially not the hair example (darn thin, un-silky hair!)

I’m living the good life right now. I haven’t always lived the good life. I’ve experienced heartbreak I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. But right now - in this moment - things are good. Do you know why? Because God is front and center. Because I’m in constant conversation with Jesus to keep myself on track. Because I know the plans He has for me, they are plans for good and not disaster, to give me a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11).

Is my life perfect right now? Oh heck no. Not even close. But do I have what I need? Without a doubt. God in my heart is all I need. It’s easy to carry out His plans for my life when I feel His presence. And it’s fun. And it’s exciting. And full disclosure...it can be scary.

When is the last time you’ve felt God’s call on your life and were excited to carry out His plan for you?

Maybe you need a break this morning. Maybe you need to take a moment to reconnect with God and make Him the center of your day. Live the good life starting today. It won’t guarantee an easy life, but it will guarantee a good life followed by a perfect eternity.

What does living "The Good Life" mean to you?

Until Next Time,
Neko