A Chat About My Channel ⚖️ Be Well Balanced...

1 Peter 5:8

"Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour." (Amp. Bible)

When we make God our focus, our priorities change. The “things” in this world become less important and the relationships in our lives become more important. We strive to be our best, not for our name’s sake, but for God’s.

But we also realize that ultimately God is in control, so we do our part but also allow God to do His.

We willing work hard but not at the cost of sacrificing our families or relationships.

We also need to make sure to take time to enjoy the gifts of time, family and friends that God has so generously given us.

You see, our lives and how we live them matter and we must invest the gift of our days well - by focusing on God, loving him and making Him the focus of all our efforts.

However, we are to also invest in and love those He has placed in our life.

Being biblically balanced is very important in the Christian life.

You see, Biblical truth pushed too far in either direction can cause us to become unbalanced in our lives.

To give an analogy think of your car - it has four wheels and it is important that they be properly balanced for a smooth ride. If the tires are unbalanced as you increase your speed, the ride will become rough.

Yes, God is concerned with our Spiritual life, but He is also concerned with every aspect of our being which includes, our Physical health: Getting the proper rest, our nutrition, and even our daily activity.

 He’s concerned with our mental well-being and Our emotional well-being.

 And He’s concerned with our relationships such as, co-workers, Family and Friends which includes church.

Maintaining a healthy, biblical balance is a lifelong challenge.

And Balance is the key… with our eyes always fixed on the Word and will of God. We are to be determined to know and practice those things that are both, true and loving.

Because balance helps keeps everything in perspective.

In summary, …we need balance between the different parts or areas of our lives: mental, social, spiritual, physical and vocational.

    We need mental balance between the: Mind, our Will and our Emotions

    We need balance in our physical lives: Rest, Exercise, Work and Recreation.

    We need balance socially: family vs. friends; believers vs. unbelievers

    We need balance in Christian doctrine: a truth pushed too far can easily become a heresy.

    We need balance in God’s Word. Not neglecting to read the Bible

    We need balanced prayer: devotion, confession, thanksgiving.

    We need balance between worship and our ministry.

Every Christian needs to strive in living a balanced life. 

And a Christian perspective to having a balanced life begins by examining our relationship with God. 

 And I’ll leave you with: 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace,

17 comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.

God bless and I’ll talk to you again after Easter – Resurrection Day!