EZEKIEL 18:27 (MSG)
Likewise, if a bad person turns away from his bad life and starts living a good life, a fair life, he will save his life.
MATTHEW 16:26 (CEB)
Why would people gain the whole world but lose their lives? What will people give in exchange for their lives?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Be ambitious for the life-giving things, as defined by God.
DAILY FODDER
How do people get sucked into pursuing lives that have no eternal value?
PRAYER
Savior God, thank you for sending Jesus into the world to rescue us from the grip of all that is contrary to you and your ways. I confess that I don't always make your priorities my priorities, even though I'm among the saved. I get so busy pursuing things that primarily benefit me that I don't even realize how neglectful I've become. Help me to sort through all of this so that my life is totally aligned with your life. I want my ambitions to be life-giving and eternal. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
and we’ll forgive those who wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.