Why do we live a life merely existing?

We are created in the likeness of God; we have the mind of Christ; we are filled with His Spirit.

So why do we live a life merely existing, barely surviving paycheck to paycheck just to pay our bills; just hanging in there? Scripture tells us to live by faith, not survive by faith!

God's destiny for us is a life more abundant. Abundant is more than we know what to do with; too much to keep for ourselves. Strongs Concordance defines abundant as superior in quality and quantity.

"I have come that they may have life and they may have it more abundantly."John 10:10b

The will of God is for you to have life and have it more abundantly. Regarding the sheep, vs 9b says "He will come in and go out, and find pasture."..... the supply of all his needs. Psalm 23 tells us "He makes us lie down in green pastures." When do the sheep lie down? When they have eaten their fill. In fact, sheep will eat more than they need so in other words, God provides abundantly.

I like that. If you memorize any scripture, be sure to memorize Psalm 23. Psalm 23 covers everything that we can possibly go through. I tell new Christians to start here. Memorize it, recite it daily, pray it, love it, and BELIEVE it!

Psalm 23
A psalm of David.

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.