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Let's Thrive, Not Just Survive

We were made to thrive and work hard, not to simply take the easy way out.

Rachel Seals

Nov 22, 2016

Campbellsville University

Rachel Seals

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters" Colossians 3:23.

This bible verse is one of my favorites because it describes what our lives should look like when we are truly giving our best to Christ. If I were to rephrase this verse, I would say something like, "we were put on this earth to thrive, not just survive." Working at everything you do with ALL of your heart looks a lot different than just doing the bare minimum to get by and brings about drastically different results. There are so many times I have been tempted to just take the easy way out, but in the end I've only hurt myself and dug a hole that could have easily been avoided with a little bit of grit and hard work. Simply surviving this life we've been given is such a waste in God's eyes. He has made us to be bold and courageous, strong and independent, and able to achieve any goals we might set our minds to. He has equipped us with the Holy Spirit inside of us. How can that not motivate you to work hard and succeed in this life, to thrive?

Of course, not everyone gets excited about studying for a test, or some don't enjoy working out or exercising, and others don't find it particularly fun to do small things like eat a balanced and healthy diet. But these small things can be used for God's glory if you work at them with all of your heart, and who doesn't want to do well on their tests and be fit enough to live an active lifestyle?

The last part of this verse tells us we are working for the Lord, not for human masters. This is great news because it means we don't have to worry about what others will say about us, we are working for an audience of ONE!!! That simple truth is refreshing in a world that's full of comparison and obsessed with people-pleasing.

The point that I'm trying to get across is that our time here on this earth is limited and I don't know about you, but I don't want to waste it. I want to do everything to the best of my ability and put every ounce of energy I have into whatever direction life takes me. Whatever direction God takes you in this life, chase it with excitement and enthusiasm because if God has a hand in it, I promise it's going to be exciting and leave you more satisfied than you ever thought possible.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Attend the first class

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