Make The Most of What God Gives

“After looking at the way things are on this earth, here’s what I’ve decided is the best way to live: Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of whatever job you have for as long as God gives you life. And that’s about it. That’s the human lot. Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accepting what’s given and delighting in the work. It’s God’s gift! God deals out joy in the present, the now. It’s useless to brood over how long we might live.”

-Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

When I read this scripture, the line that stood out to me most was this: “here’s what I’ve decided is the best way to live: Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of whatever job you have for as long as God gives you life.”  King Solomon makes it clear that we only need to do these three things to live the best life that we can ever have here on Earth.  There are so many times that we let our present issues and circumstances take over the fun and enjoyment of life, but I encourage you to change this today.  Here’s how you can do that according to this scripture:

1.)  Take Care of Yourself

Don’t ever think that life is too busy or stressful to take care of yourself and don’t let your financial situation get in the way of this either.  I’m not saying that you should splurge on yourself on a daily basis, but I do feel that it’s important to make sure that you are caring for yourself.  If you are tired of the same clothes that you wear, treat yourself once in a while to a nice outfit.  If your finances are pretty tight, try to save as much as possible and buy while your favorite clothing items are on sale.  You can even go thrift shopping and save lots of money for amazing clothing.  Treat yourself to a mani and pedi, ladies get your hair done and fellas get those shape ups.  Do the things that you feel are considered taking care of yourself; everyone’s definition of this can be different.  Often we carry the burdens of our struggles so much that we forget to take care of ourselves instead of offering those burdens to the Lord so that we can enjoy the life that God intended for us to have.

2.)    Have a Good Time

ALWAYS enjoy the life that you are given!  Yes, we all have different stories and different struggles, but that does not mean you can’t enjoy your life.  I’m a firm believer that life is what you make it.  If you start to look at the good and the minor things we have in life that we take for granted, you’ll start to become grateful and see that life isn’t too bad.  Looking at life from a positive vantage point will allow you to have a good time.  Paul says in Philippians 4:11 that he learned how to be content whatever the circumstances.  Learn how to have a good time through all seasons of your life.  Focus on the good aspects in your life; instead of allowing the enemy to make you feel like your life isn’t great.  Go out with family and friends, fellowship with the ones you love, enjoy improving your crafts.  Life is truly what you make it.

3.)    Make the Most of Whatever Job You Have

Whatever job you have whether your working full-time, part-time, managing your own business or even a student, make sure you make the most of it.  So many times we take these positions for granted when there are so many people dying to be in our places with jobs or an education.  Ephesians 6:7-8 says “Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.”  When you work hard and make the most in wherever you’re at, the Lord rewards you for doing good!  So stay encouraged when you’re working with this in mind!

I truly believe that if we stay committed to taking care of ourselves, having a good time, and making the most of whatever job we have, we all will have the BEST life with great fulfillment.  Never loose focus on the blessings that God has given you and most of all Make The Most of What God Gives.

Xoxo,

Jan