Proverbs 16:22
Where
do you get enriched? How do you refuel? When you get drained, what fills you
up?
The
way we live our life either fills us up or drains us. When we live in a way
that honors the LORD, our life will be full. This does not mean that we won’t
have adversity. The adversities of life come to everyone, some get more, some
get less.
The
way we get refueled makes a huge difference in the long run. Vacations are
great! But how many of us can continue to vacation at new and exciting (and
expensive) locations year after year? And how many vacations can you take in a
year?
What
do you do with the day to day drains to your energy? I bet if we were listening
to the radio right now there would be some supplement offered for a free trial
at this point in the BLOG. That is because we do need ways to refuel ourselves.
Outside things, experiences, distractions, events, seminars, tablets,
supplements, or diets just won’t do what our proverb promotes.
Our
proverb tells us that living the right kind of life rejuvenates a person from
within. When someone lives a life that follows the character of the LORD,
wisdom and good judgment follow. And when that happens, life itself refuels and
regenerates us. Right living leads to the abundant life.
By
contrast, we can live a life that drains us, no matter how many vacations we
take. If we are doing the wrong things, things that a contrary to the character
of the LORD, we will be drained. There may be a temporary high, just like getting
drunk, but there will be the inevitable hangover. Doing the wrong things can
seem to have a payoff, but eventually the bill must be paid.
Live
a life that strengthens itself. Be in right relationship with the LORD. Get
connected to other people in meaningful ways. Give yourself to others in
service. Cultivate healthy life-choices.