Life
Today's devotional is from What Would Jesus Ask You Today?
"Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?" - Mark 8:37.
Jesus was clear: If you want to maximize or save your life, you must lose it. That means you must trust the Lord for the fullness of life and joy in life you crave and not try to find it through the pursuit of your own selfish means. Only God knows what can give you the quality of life you seek.
Where are you striving for self-fulfillment or purpose in your own strength? Where do you need to lay down your interests, as you understand them, and pursue God's interests, which are ultimately your own best interests? Read Psalm 49:7-9 and see that there is no price you can pay for salvation and joy except to yield your life totally and completely to God and His purpose for you.