Philippians 1:21-24 New Life Version (NLV)
To me, living means having Christ. To die means that I would have more of Him. If I keep on living here in this body, it means that I can lead more people to Christ. I do not know which is better. There is a strong pull from both sides. I have a desire to leave this world to be with Christ, which is much better. But it is more important for you that I stay.
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Once we become His, we should live for God every moment of every day in every circumstance. If only every Christian would aim to please Him always (2 Cor. 5:8-9) – to bring glory and praise to God – what a difference we would make. One reason this desire to live for God’s glory is so lacking is that most of us lack a strong desire to depart right now for heaven. When we are healthy and secure in family, friends, and finances, then we are content to remain here in our comfort. If we truly desired – with a desperate, heart breaking longing – the joy of going to be with the Lord forever, then our motive for all of life would be to please Him out of our love for Him. If we would only prefer to be absent from the body and at home with the Lord! (2 Cor. 5:8-9) we would better live in the light of eternity. Pray, “Lord, stir in our hearts a deeper longing to draw closer to You and to soon come home to be with You forever, no matter who comfortable our life here is right now. May we so long for You and the restoration of all things that our hearts ever cry out, “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20) And so longing for You, God, may we then truly live for You that we may be confident and unashamed when we stand before You. (1 John 2:28) May we know that this is what we’re here for – to do everything all for the glory of Your name… to point to the cross where the lost might be saved… every day, may we live in such a way that Your truth and Your love shine through us.* Amen.”
*See the song What I’m Here For on the faithwriters link.
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