Level Up: How to Live Like You Are Dying

“Say ‘no’ to self, ‘yes’ to Jesus every time... In every man’s heart there is a throne and a cross. If Christ is on the throne, self is on the cross; and if self, even a little bit, is on the throne, Jesus is on the cross in that man’s heart...Lord, I take my hands off, as far as my life is concerned. I put thee on the throne of my life. Change, cleanse, use me as thou shalt choose.” - William Borden

...Be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:15-17

1. Be careful how you live.

“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37-39

“What good is it for a man if he gains the whole world but forfeits his soul?” Mark 8:36

“Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?”  Mark 8:37

2. Make the most of every opportunity.

Make the most of every opportunity... Ephesians 5:16

● Do I really understand this commitment?

● How does this fit into my current goals and priorities?

● Do I have the time, energy, and resources?

● What impact will this have on me in a year? In five years? In ten years for eternity?

● How will this impact those I love? Who will it help? Who will it hurt?

● Does this matter? Is this worth giving my life to?