Finding True Life in Christ

Written By Lettie Henley

"For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it." — Mark 8:35

Jesus’s words in Mark 8:35 reveal the path to real life, lasting fulfillment, and eternal purpose requires surrendering our own desires, our “self”, to Him.

In a culture that encourages self-promotion, achievement, and accumulating things for self-satisfaction, Jesus calls us into a different kind of life, one that often involves losing, surrendering, and saying “not my will, but Yours.” This isn’t defeat; it’s the essence of divine victory, finding life by giving it away.

Losing our life for Jesus means laying down selfish ambitions, fears, and the desire for worldly success. When we surrender to God and follow Him wholeheartedly, we discover that true life, full, abundant, and eternal, is found in trusting Him completely.

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

The life Jesus offers is a life of purpose; a life rooted in eternity and in love that transcends circumstances.

Ask yourself: “Am I willing to lose my life in order to gain His?” Trust that when you surrender, you’re stepping into a greater life, one that no loss can diminish, because it is rooted in His everlasting love.

Surrender your fears, ambitions, and plans in prayer today. Trust His promises, have faith that when you lose your life to Him, you truly gain it in ways surpassing understanding. Live with purpose-centered not on self, but on serving, loving, and glorifying Him.

True life is found in giving yourself fully to Christ. When you surrender daily, and full, you enter into abundant life, His life, that transforms your existence from the ordinary into eternity-shaping purpose.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, I thank You for the call to find real life in You. Help me to surrender my desires, my fears, and my plans, trusting that in losing my life for Your sake, I will truly gain life in You. Fill me with Your Spirit of sacrifice and purpose, and guide me into the fullness of Your eternal life. May my life reflect Your love, and may I live boldly for Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Lettie Henley

Lettie Henley is a devoted child of God whose journey of faith has been marked by a relentless hunger and passion for Jesus. As an autodidact, she has spent years seeking wisdom through prayer, study, and soul-searching, always striving to draw closer to her Savior. Her love for Christ fuels everything she does: whether she's sharing her story, encouraging others, or simply living out her faith daily.

A wife and mother, Lettie’s heart is rooted in her family, and she believes that walking in God’s love begins at home. She is also a loving daughter and a child of the Most High, constantly reminded that her true identity is found in Christ alone.

Through her writing and her life, Lettie seeks to inspire others to pursue Jesus with the same passion that has transformed her soul. Her desire is to be a light in this world, shining brightly for the glory of God and encouraging others to walk boldly in their faith.

https://www.lettiehenleyministries.com
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