The Source

The following are the words that come to mind as I consider how we live in God’s abundant life:

Surrender
Sacrifice
Humility
Grace
Trust
Confess
Give
Listen
Serve
Love
Compassion
Prayer
Forgive
Submit
Dying
Faith
Courage
Peace
Freedom
Discipline
Hope
Boldness
Receive
Community
Obedience
Mercy
Holiness
Joy
Worship
Truth

And one word sums up these up and goes far beyond: Jesus.

Note as you consider these words, what Jesus does for us – what He offers to us. Note what we receive. And even as you consider what you are called to do, note who is the source of you being able to give, serve, be bold, sacrifice, show compassion, etc. These are not activities you can do on your own. I try. I fail. I only can do what God asks when I live dependent on Him to act.

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17

That is the abundant life. That is what life really is.