Our Lives: Check, Double-Check
Everyone pauses at some point during the day to check in on their lives. We evaluate where we are and where we’re going—sometimes consciously, sometimes out of habit.
For the Christian, this often looks like holding one’s life up before the Lord and asking, “How am I doing, Lord?” or “What’s next? What should I do now?”
But even the unsaved go through a similar process. They measure their current situation, ask themselves whether they’re progressing, and often base their success on tangible things: “Do I have enough money in the bank to pay my bills?” or “Can I afford to take a vacation?”
Every day, we ask ourselves countless questions about our lives, our bodies, our relationships, and our goals. And we always get answers—some positive: “I’m doing great—money’s good, I’ve got a promotion coming, and I’m off to the Florida Keys next month.” Continue reading