I know that life. I've lived that life. I was miserable in that life. I don't want that life anymore. I want an abundant, rich, satisfying, full life that I enjoy living. Even though I come short; though I'm far from perfect, I want to live God's way. For me that means wholeheartedly loving God, people, and myself while making consistent decisions for wholeness.
"But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely." Galatians 5:22 MSG
"The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life."
John 10:10 NLT
"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God..."
Romans 3:23 MEV
"Jesus said, 'Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s Law and the Prophets hangs from them.”
Matthew 22:37-40 MSG
