Christians are not called to fit in, but to be different. Not to be odd, wearing weird cloths and hats, or speak religious languages so no one knows what they are saying. 

We are to be normal, with Christ as our measuring stick. We must shed our old patterns of life and pick up the new. 

No longer can we grumble and gripe, complaining about this and that, tearing down people along the way.

 As Christian we inherit far more than we can imagine. However, to enjoy them we must leave the rubbish of our life behind, hating what is evil, but loving the evil doer. In doing so we gain far more than we left.

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, this your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is, His good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:1,2

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How Can I Make the Most Out of the Rest of My Life

Robbie L. Rogers

D. H. Lawrence said, "If only one could have two lives. The first in which to make one’s mistakes... and the second in which to profit by them."  Yet, there are no dress rehearsals, immediately we are on  stage.

We are called to be different from the world around us. J. B. Phillips translates part of the above verse as, "Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold."

A Christian is called to be a chrysalis (Butterfly) rather than a chameleon. A chameleon changes to fit its background, the world, like some Christians do. They are happy to be with other Christians and at the same time willing to adjust their standards with the world that they may fit in.

We cannot be backbiters anymore, rather we must become encouragers, building up, constantly loving others.

We should be thankful in all things and full of joy. How can we do all these things... only through Holy Spirit and Christ!

We must most especially take on new standards that deal with sexual purity, and morality. God warns us about going outside the boundaries He sets up for us. There is no such things as casual sex. Every act of sexual intercourse involves a "one flesh" union (I Corinthians 6:13-20). When a union is broken, people get hurt. Such breaking apart causes brokeness, a ripping of flesh that was joined together. It leaves life long scars.

Romans 12:2 says, "be transformed." God does not ask us to leave the Good life behind, but He does expect us to throw out the rubbish. For by including these old life things we are trying to serve two masters, loving one and hating the other. Like the bag lady who lived and died on the street. Upon investigation it was found she was rich. She owned a large home and had a wealthy inheritance. But she liked her life the way it was and never claimed her inheritance. So too are we if we remain in the world and continue to live in its clutches.

We are urged by Paul in Romans 12:13-21 to be in generous harmony, be hospitable, forgiving, empathetic, living in peace, which draws us deeper into the family of God, where good is not overcome by evil.

How can we do these things?  By accepting Christ as our Lord and Savior, thereby becoming pleasing to God.

We should give Him all our time, allowing Him to establish the priorities in life, not us. Therein lies a greater freedom than we could imagine.

Set aside time to be alone with Him and other Christians, encourage one another.

Offer your ambitions to the Lord. Nothing is wrong with wanting to be successful, just become successful in the way of the Lord, then you will find true happiness. The world is full of so-called successful and greedy people who are miserable.

Jesus says in Matthew 6;33, to seek Him and all the things we believe we should be about will come about. 

We need to give Him our ears, that we might hear what we should hear. Give Him our mouth, the tongue is powerful enough to destroy or to bring love, and give him you words. Give Him your hands, let them do no sexually immoral acts, or murderous deeds. Finally give Him your whole body as a living sacrifice. Jesus, however did not come to make man’s life easy, but to make men great.

God loves us and wants us to make the very best of our life. He wants to entrust to us, His power, and His will for our life so we can, "test and approve what God’s will is, His good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

Some will insist on running their own life anyway.

Many so-called Christians do.

What they are saying is, "I don’t trust you God." I can handle this all by myself. I’ll let you know when I want something, other than that, leave me alone. I’ll do alright by myself.

Be careful.  Being left to our own devices is not a good place to be. The little sacrifices God asks us to make are nothing to what we will gain.

God will grant you the desires of YOUR Heart, but, He will not leave you alone.

Jesus, God’s only Son, endured terrible pain and suffering. It is absurd to not trust him. "He who did not spare His only Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things." Romans 8:32. 

If you desire to know more about this Jesus Christ who loves you, and you want to ask Him  into your heart, receiving His Saving Grace please click on this Salvation Prayer