Are you familiar with the scripture John 10:10? Undoubtedly it is my favorite scripture in the bible. I feel like every answer to every question in life is summed up in just eleven words.
If you are contemplating over what job to choose; or how many kids to have; or where to relocate John 10:10 not only gives you perspective, but also the courage to move forward knowing that only the best is awaiting you!
“I have come to give you life and life more abundantly.”- John 10:10
The Message translation reads “More and better life than they ever dreamed.” The Amplified translation says, “I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].
Let's think about this for a minute. Jesus came to give us life and life more abundantly. What do you believe that life looks like for you? What/Who does it include? What/Who does it exclude? What do you look like? Who are you in the abundant life? Or even better, who are you willing to become for that life?
You see contrary to popular belief I firmly believe that life is a sum total of a person's willingness to participate. No one has any control over how life got started for you. However, we all have control over how we respond and engage in life.
I can hear the questions you're asking in your head; but what about when things go wrong? What if things don't turn out for the best? What happens if my life doesn't look abundant? Did I choose that?
The answer to these questions and more is still the same, “I HAVE COME TO GIVE YOU LIFE.” You see God thru Jesus came to give you a whole new life. A whole new you. A whole new realm. A whole new reality. Your response to what he has given is what is making the difference in your life.
If someone who loves you was trying to give something to you, would you reject it? Or would you receive it?
Instead of asking what you are doing wrong, have you stopped to ask Him what he has done right? Ask yourself if you are willing to lay down your life to take up and receive a life that you really dream of?
When it comes to God, it's never a question of if he is willing. He is always on board with you. The question is are you on board with him?
So close your eyes and imagine for just a moment a new life – a new you- a new realm – a new reality. Now open your eyes to John 10:10 and start seeing that life in plain view!
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