5 Keys to Living a Strategic Life from a Biblical Perspective

At Living Strategically, we recently wrapped up a five-part podcast series covering five keys to living a strategic life. We also call these “pillars” because they come from our foundational verses in Ephesians 5:15-17:

“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”

In these verses, we find a biblical prescription for living wisely and making the most of our short time on earth. They form a foundation for Christians who want to build a life of purpose and true fulfillment.

Five Keys to Living a Strategic Life

Whether it’s a podcast episode or blog post, everything we produce at Living Strategically touches on one or more of these five key concepts. We see these five pillars as essential elements for any Christian who wants to make the most of their life.

1. Eternal Perspective
  
  “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise…”
  The Bible tells us that part of living wisely is remembering that this earth is not our home. Our real citizenship is in Heaven and we are to invest our temporal assets in ways that gain eternal dividends.
  
  Related verses: Matthew 6:19-21 and 1 John 2:15-18
2. Stewardship
  
  “…making the most of your time….”
  God is the owner of all that we manage, which makes us stewards. Wise stewards use their time, energy, money, and talents in ways that bring God glory and advance kingdom purposes. When we are faithful stewards, God’s blessings follow.
  
  Related verses: 1 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, and 1 Peter 4:7-11
3. Freedom
  
  We know from the full counsel of Scripture that God desires for His people to be free — free from sin and encumbrances that hinder our effectiveness as Christians. We find this freedom when we walk daily by the Holy Spirit, because He keeps us on the straight and narrow and helps us to see sin for what it really is (captivity) and submission to God for what it really is (freedom).
  
  And in our foundational verses, we see what we should be doing with that freedom: choosing to walk with wisdom and managing our time for maximum impact.
  
  Related verses: Galatians 5 and Hebrews 12:1-3
4. Prophetic Urgency
  
  “…making the most of your time, because the days are evil.”
  Because we are living in the end times, it is crucial to use our days wisely. We must also stay on the alert because our culture will only become increasingly evil. We need to be doing the will of God and studying the Bible, in order to be bright lights in the darkness.
  
  Related verses: Mark 13:33 and Matthew 24:37-51
5. Biblical Framework
  
  “So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
  To know the will of God, we must be getting daily nourishment from God’s Word. This practice builds our faith and keeps our focus on Christ. A biblical framework is the most important key to living a strategic life!
  
  Related verses: 1 Timothy 4:6-16 and Hosea 14:9

When these five strategic elements come together, we can live the fruitful and abundant life that God has called us to live.

“Five Pillars” Podcast Series from Living Strategically

We encourage you to dive deeper into this study by listening to the following five podcast episodes. Through this series, we aimed to unpack the five pillars of living a strategic life and study what the Bible says about a life lived with intention.

This study shows us that there is no greater joy to be found in life than fulfilling the calling that God has given you. And the impact it can have on others, both here on earth and for eternity, is astounding! We pray that you will apply these five strategic keys to your own life and reap the blessings that follow.