One Day At a Time: Created For More Than Survival - Living Free - January 12
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Scripture
“God’s divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”
2 Peter 1:3 NIV
Thoughts for the Day
Many people move through life simply trying to survive. We wake up, meet responsibilities, manage stress, endure disappointment, and hope that tomorrow will be a little easier than today. For some, life has become a cycle of coping rather than living—doing just enough to get through the day without falling apart.
Yet survival was never God’s goal for us. From the beginning, He designed life to be lived in relationship—with Him and with others—and to be filled with meaning, purpose, and goodness. Even in a broken world, God has not withdrawn His provision or His presence.
When life is painful or overwhelming, it’s easy to believe we are lacking something essential—strength, clarity, opportunity, or even hope. But Scripture tells us something remarkable: God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. Not everything we want. Not a life free from struggle. But everything necessary to live a good, meaningful, and productive life that reflects His character.
A good life does not begin when circumstances improve. It begins when we come to know God and trust that His power is at work in us—even in seasons that feel anything but good.
Consider This . . .
The foundation of a good life is not comfort, success, or happiness—it is trust. Trust that God is good. Trust that He is present. Trust that He has already provided what we need to take the next step forward. When we build our lives on this truth, we begin to move from merely surviving to truly living.
Lord, I confess that much of my life has been spent just trying to get through. Help me believe that You created me for more than survival. Thank You for already providing what I need for life and godliness. Teach me to trust You and to begin building my life on Your goodness.
In Jesus’ name…
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