“Live with no regrets.”
“You only live once.”
“Live life to the fullest.”
We’re bombarded with these “eat, drink, and be merry because tomorrow we die” messages every day from music, TV shows, movies, books, and even advertisements. “Live loud” is the common theme, which is certainly a fun theme, but it can get old really fast—and it’s pretty shallow.
From the world’s perspective, living life to the fullest basically means partying, drinking, and having sex. Living with no regrets means flirting with that cute guy (or guys), getting into a prestigious college, landing your dream job, having a perfect first kiss (or sexual rendezvous), and traveling around the world.
Living only once means I can do whatever I want whenever I want because I’m in charge. That’s what all of these messages mean: Life is all about me.
Sure, these messages seem attractive and inviting; but they all revolve around one thing: you. It’s not about serving God and other people; it’s about serving yourself. I mean, who wouldn’t want to have fun and party and travel? Don’t those things sound fun?
Maybe for a while. But those things won’t last; they’re temporary.
Getting attention from a guy you’re crushing on can make you feel really special…but what is its value? Is pleasure the only goal? Attending a prestigious college can make you feel really important…but how long will you be enrolled there? After graduation, what will it really mean? Starting your dream job can make you feel excited…but what will it lead to? What’s your purpose there?
Without Christ, nothing means anything.
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.” (Luke 21:33 NASB)
We’re not going to be here forever, and the decisions we make now have eternal consequences. But God and His Word are eternal!
If you’re not a Christian, this earth is all you have. You can try to find happiness in an assortment of things—relationships, money, clothes, popularity, drinking, and parties. But those things are only temporary. We won’t be on this earth forever.
Have you been living for the world—living “with no regrets” and “to the fullest”? You’re not the only one. We’re all looking for something in this life. We all want something (or someone) to satisfy us. Have you found the true Satisfier?
Everyone has a God-shaped hole that only God can fill. As much as you try to stuff other things into it, you’ll never feel complete without Christ and His love.
You may have heard this a hundred times, but I don’t want you to have any regrets when you die. I’m not talking about missing things like a party or a job opening or a romantic relationship. There will always be more of all those things. I’m talking about eternal things. God wants you to be satisfied in Him alone—for eternity.
God loves you and will forgive every sin you’ve committed. Stop trying to fill that hole, friends. I don’t want you to have any regrets. You only live twice.
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