YOLO

YOLO

Recently, the acronym YOLO has become popular by way of social media. It stands for You Only Live Once. It is usually used in reference to taking risks and living life wide open since we only have one life to live.

As with many other things, there is an element of truth to this concept, however, a wise and balanced approach is advisable. Certainly, we want to live life to the fullest and make the most of it. Yet at the same time, we don't want to become foolish or negligent about how we live life either.

Hebrews 9:27 reminds us that mankind is destined to die once and then face judgment. This supports the concept of YOLO, but serves as a reminder to consider things in the light of eternity. In other words, yes, we only live once, however, we will give an account to the Lord for how we lived.

So what's my point? Simply this, let's embrace the reality that we indeed only live once, so we should not settle for playing it safe. But let that perspective move us in the direction of seeking God's best, rather than seeking cheap thrills and momentary pursuits.

Knowing we only live once should be a motivation for serving God to best of our ability, rather than a justification for irresponsible behavior. Living a full life is more than packing as many experiences as possible into each day. Instead, a full life is measured by our cooperation with the will of God.

That's what Empower NBCA School of Ministry is all about. Helping to prepare you for a life of service and significance as a Christian leader. Do your best, after all, you only live once.