Loving Life, Living Blessed
Introduction
Everyone wishes to live — and not just live, but to live a good life. A life that feels right at home, peaceful at the workstation, fulfilling in the community, and meaningful in the world at large. But truly embracing life goes deeper than just having things go your way. Loving life starts when you’re at peace: peace with God, peace with yourself, and peace with your neighbor. That’s when life becomes a blessing. That’s when your days begin to shine not just for you, but for everyone around you. Anything else is a shadow of real living — it violates the principle of life and can lead to emptiness or even destruction.
What the Bible Says About Loving Life
The Bible in 1 Peter 3:10-11 gives us a powerful message:
“Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.”
This verse is simple, yet deep. If you want to love life and enjoy good days, your words and actions must align with goodness. Speak well. Do good. Seek peace — not just wait for it, but chase after it. That’s the secret to a life that feels truly blessed.
Your words matter. Your actions matter. Speaking life — not curses, gossip, or complaints — sets the tone for your journey. Doing good — even when it’s hard — invites God’s favor. The Bible says “The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers.” This means that when you choose the right path, even in small things, God watches over you and listens when you pray.
But What About the Hard Times?
Sometimes, life feels unfair. You may try your best, yet troubles still come. Even then, don’t give up. The Bible encourages us — it’s better to suffer for doing the right thing than to face the consequences of doing wrong. Staying on the righteous path, even when it’s not easy, is a sign of true strength. Loving life doesn’t mean life is always easy. It means choosing what’s right even when it’s hard.
Remember, life and death are in the power of the tongue. If you love life, speak life. Speak hope. Speak peace. Speak encouragement to yourself and to others. Speak blessings over your home, your work, your family. What you say creates the environment you live in.
Also, treat people the way you want them to treat you. Life is like a mirror — what you send out will often come back. Sow kindness, reap kindness. Sow peace, reap peace. If you want blessed days, be a blessing.
When your words and actions align with love, kindness, truth, and peace, you open the door for God’s favor. You keep the enemy out and guard your life from destruction. But when we allow bitterness, lies, or evil actions into our lives, we create room for pain and brokenness.
Conclusion
Life is good — that’s why we love it. But to truly love life and live blessed, we must understand what that really means. It’s not about having a perfect life, but about living in a way that invites peace, attracts favor, and brings joy — to ourselves and others. Be at peace with God, walk rightly, speak wisely, love people, and pursue goodness with all your heart. Then, your days will not just pass — they will shine. You will not just live — you will live blessed.