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How Do You Know If You Are Living A Godly Life?

What does a Godly life look like for you? Is it knowledge? Is it blessing and wealth from God? Is it peace and contentment?


Not to be rude, but do you even care if you are living a Godly life?


What voice is speaking to you? Is it God’s? Or is it the voice of the one that roams the earth looking for someone to steal, kill and devour?


Back in the days of the Prophet Jeremiah, God told him to say to the king of Judah (King Jehoiakim):


“He, (King Jehoiakim ) says, ‘I will build a great palace for myself with large upper rooms.’ So he builds it with large windows and uses cedar wood for the walls, which he paints red. “Does having a lot of cedar in your house make you a great king?” (Jeremiah‬ ‭22‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NCV‬‬)


Kings in those days felt that if they had a palace, enjoyed the pleasures of life, life was complete and good. Honestly, things are not much different today.


For many, if they have some money in their pockets, good entertainment, comfort and luxury, they may feel complete and successful.


How does God define the way we should be living?


Instead of the large rooms of cedar painted red, Jeremiah reminded King Jehoiakim of his father, the good and Godly king. He said:


“Your father was satisfied to have food and drink. He did what was right and fair, so everything went well for him. He helped those who were poor and needy, so everything went well for him. That is what it means to know God,” says the Lord.” (Jeremiah‬ ‭22‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭NCV‬‬)


Jeremiah described knowing God and walking with God as one who loved simple things and in his heart, he had a soft spot to love and help others.


It sounds too easy, however we are wired to love ourselves and our own pleasures - it’s just true. It’s the reason Christ said “Love others as much as you love yourself.” (Matthew 22:39) We do love ourselves …


I’m not advocating living like a celibate priest or a lonely nun and never having fun. I am saying that the giver of life, the one who is actually love himself, God Almighty is the creator and you and I are the creation.


It’s wise for the created-being to honor and love the creator.


Yet so many can live as if they are in charge of their own life, building their own little kingdom and painting it all red like the so-called kings in Jeremiah’s day.


I love a Godly life. I did not always desire to live it, so I get those who don’t fully understand. I love loving others. I love worshipping. I love my Bible, praying, forgiving, helping and trying to love God with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength.


I love trying to love others as much as I love myself. Honestly, I’m not that great at it, but I’m trying and I want to. God put that desire in my heart.


If you are looking for life, happiness and fulfillment, God has it all for you. All you have to do is come to Him and ask. Let him suprise you like he has surprised me - and keeps surprising.


LORD, how selfish and sinful are we? Yet how loving and forgiving you are. It’s a stark contrast. Thank you for Jesus Christ coming to save our souls. Help us love, follow, and hear “your voice” and commit to you daily. IJNIP amen ♥️



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