“Missing Out”....

When people ask what’s the point of living the Christian life? All of the things you sacrifice? All the things you don’t do? Aren’t you missing out? Here in the psalms we get an answer to this very question. Living a “thankful” life is a sacrifice that honors God. And in return, He honors you. So when people ask you these types of questions about “missing out”, ask them, “what am I missing out of”? Living a Godly life may involve refraining from doing certain things that the world deems important, but living out your faith in Jesus, fulfills the destiny of your soul. How can anyone say, “you’re missing out” when it makes us complete? How can refraining from a lifestyle that brings with it shame, guilt, regret, and temporary perceived happiness be “missing out”? Who can say that going to bed every night with a conscience at peace is a bad thing? Who can say that knowing you are in God’s will is the most fulfilling, peace generating, love enveloping, contentment bringing thing we can ever do, is “missing out”? What exactly do they mean when they say “missing out”? Who is really the one missing out? When you honor God with your life, the way you live, you do the very thing that we all were meant to do. And the rewards are fulfilling. If this is what the world deems as “missing out”, then I’m for it. Because in the end, I will be fulfilled knowing that a life lived honoring God, brings the most fulfilling rewards to me as well as with others. If I’m “missing out” on not experiencing a life that God doesn’t honor, is “self-focused”, and really doesn’t benefit others, I’m okay with that.

23 But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors Me.If you keep to My path,I will reveal to you the salvation of God.” Psalms 50:23