The Bible says that “man is like a mere breath; his days are like a passing shadow.” It also says that we “are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” In other words, life is short. Life is also unpredictable. We don’t know what tomorrow holds. So how do we make the most of the brief, uncertain time we have on earth? You have to have a strategy.
In our eBook “5 Keys to Living Strategically”, we study what the Bible says about a life lived with intention. We see these five keys as essential elements for any Christian who wants to make the most of their life.
As always, we want to give away the resources that we create for free, so we invite you to download a FREE copy of our eBook.
These 5 strategic keys form a foundation for Christians who want to build a life of purpose and true fulfillment:
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Eternal Perspective
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
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Stewardship
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
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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
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Prophetic Urgency
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
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Biblical Framework
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. We pray that you will apply these five strategic keys to your own life and reap the blessings that follow. Download a FREE copy of our eBook to dive deeper into the study!