Today is going to be different from others.
The reason is because vitality and the life of purpose is going to be restored to many.
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE*
Let us pray:
Father, we ask that you speak to our hearts in special ways tonight. In Jesus name. Amen.
Many times, when we talk about the best life, we think of a life blessed with large bank accounts, fleet of cars, beautiful estate and such.
We will be looking at something better… The transcendental life beyond materialism.
The inner man takes precedence over the natural.
This is why we feel a void and emptiness when we fail to take care of our spiritual needs.
Fundamentally, I want us to know that we are firstly spiritual being before we are human.
Material prosperity can only take care of the physical needs. Though essential, it only takes care of a small part of man.
The spiritual part of man is the dominant force of our being.
The feeling of goodness outwardly of cars, houses, etc without an equivalent spiritual growth is temporary.
Your best life begins when you strike a balance.
3 John 1:2 KJV
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, *even as thy soul prospereth.*
Physical prosperity without a corresponding spiritual growth is like a time bomb that will *implode* in matters of time.
I want us to underline the word ~implode~
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It is the opposite of explode. When something implode, the force of breakdown is from within.
Success, riches and wealth without a spiritual balance is self destructive.
Success, riches and wealth alone cannot keep us balance in itself.
We need the Spiritual support to be balanced indeed.
*I want us to prayer:*
Lord, we thank you for opening out eyes to know that there’s no defence or support in no earthly acquisition outside you.
Lord Jesus, come into me and uphold me from now till eternity. In Jesus name.
*Why?*
Many people spent all their lives pursuing money, killing, stealing, hoarding and embezzling.
They do this until old age. Then when they are about dying realize it to be vanity.
*Do you know why this message is important?*
This will help you to pursue life with a balanced perspective… Seeking to fulfill the vital needs of your being
Many people seek for rich people, connected individuals, more educated ones as basic criteria for relationship… Too late they realize that life is more than material blessings.
Psalm 127:1 KJV
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
If there’s anything we need more than everything else, it should be a spiritual relationship with Jesus. Unalloyed connection to God and a fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
*Your best life isn’t in material thing but in God.*
This is about exalting the creator above the creation.
*Man is created to live above materialism*
When man is able to achieve this, then he begins to live.
… As long as we cling to material things above God we live as slave of even the elements of the earth.
*This discussion is a secret of coming out of addiction.*
Addiction is the last lap of materialism… Clinging to things at the expense of God
When we love God, his spirit help helps create a balance within us.
Loving God above material things help elevate you above the hurt and control of the earthly – including materialism.
Mammon is the spirit of money, when you love God it lose its hold upon you.
Until you’re lose from Mammon and materialism you cannot enjoy life truly.
Matthew 6:24 KJV
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
*Failure to have God at the center of our lives is the root of all depravity…*
Romans 1:28 KJV
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
You only begin to enjoy life when you come to know God and accept Christ into the center of your life.
As good as material things are, they cannot give us joy and our anticipated beautiful life without God.
This is not about religiosity or about going to church.
This is about having a vital relationship with God, intentionally.
This is about putting God above every pursuit as you begin to live for his glory and in his purpose.
You can move your life out of despondency, frustration and depression, *WHEN* you find *GOD* beyond just going to church.
Open your heart, let his presence flood your heart.
Let today be a new day, let your best life begin right now.
Matthew 11:28-30 KJV
[28] Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
[29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
[30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
The Lord says: COME…
Now give your life meaning as you make GOD ALL THAT MATTERS.
Remember, material things and the world of matter cannot comfort or give you peace without the Creator of all things.
If you do and bow under the Lord’s mighty hands, your leadership career and personal engagements will receive new boost… And it will be a new day.
Let’s pray:
Our Father in heaven, we submit everything. Our lives, aspirations, desires and glory to you.
From today lead us… For in you we would find our best life.
Thank you Lord. In Jesus name.
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WALE ADEWUMI
