Living x Existing

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (have it in abundance)." John 10:10

Jesus has come to give us abundant life. Are we living this abundant life or just existing? Check the characteristics of those who are really living versus those who just exist:

LIVING	X	EXISTING
·         They choose to live		·         Have to live
·         Are full of enthusiasm, excitement		·        Are indifferent about tomorrow
·         Have plans, dreams		·        Live the same routine everyday
·        Have positive reaction when   facing problems		·         Have negative reaction when facing problems
·         Never give up		·         Give up easily

"Living on purpose is the olnly way to REALLY LIVE. Everything else is just EXISTING." (Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life)

• Purpose =  cause, aim, objective, reason, intention, goal, vision.
• It´s what motivates your life, makes you feel happy, brings you a lot of pleasure, satisfaction, takes most of your time, your conversation, effort, energy, you live for it, your life turns around it.

Those who don’t live on purpose have no reason to live and just exist. They are like “dead” people.

• "When we surrender to our circumstances, we have good days and bad days. We are at the mercy of what happens to us. (just living)
•  When we surrender to a cause or purpose, we have good days, wherever we go; the purpose never dies."(John Maxwell) (really living)

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

• If you want to LIVE and not only to exist:

ü  Never give up,

ü  Learn, study new things (language, culture, etc.),

ü  Read new books,

ü  Make friends,

ü  Visit new places,

ü  Avoid routine: do different things in different ways,

ü  Get rid of negative thoughts,

ü  Be open to changes

ü  LIVE FOR JESUS: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)

God has dreams for you. He has a perfect plan for you. Find out His purpose for your life and live it to the full!

A strong hug!

Pr Silvana.