“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” I loved this verse as I grew up, because it always seemed like Jesus was giving us something greater than the boring life I was living, but I never was quite sure what He meant by it. A couple of years ago as I wrestled with this I started to understand that “worship” meant a lot more than simply singing music. I worship in whatever I am doing if I am directing it to the glory of God. Today as I skied was an act of worship as I rested from my normal work and trusted God that He was in control even though I was not working. I will continue to grow and understand how God gives fullness to life by giving meaning to all areas. For example, your academics when placed in Jesus’ hands is far more important than simply a grade to get through school. It now becomes something that I do as worship for Him. My life is full because I see all that I do, whether relationships with friends, my job, my studies, my free time all being cared about and transformed by God. May it be our prayer to give our whole lives to God and not let the thief do anything to it.
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