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Day 1 — Life Is An Investment

Imagine your life as a bank account where you make deposits and withdrawals every single day — your mind, your body, your emotions, your talents, your financial resources, your energy. The “currencies” within your account are many and precious. Every decision you make leaves its mark on this balance: you can either invest in what contributes to your growth or waste what God has entrusted to you.

Scripture reminds us that we are not called to live randomly, but to steward every aspect of our existence “as unto the Lord” (Colossians 3:23, NIV). This means that even through ordinary actions — the way we care for our body, the words we choose to speak, the commitment we dedicate to our work — can all become methods of offerings of worship when they are directed to God.

Romans 12:2 calls us not to conform to the patterns of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, through the Word of God. That is where everything begins: with a new thought that leads to a new choice, a new choice that becomes a habit, and a habit that shapes the direction of our lives.

Through this process, we realize that some of the “currencies” we have been given receive much of our attention, while others tend to get neglected. We may excel in our professional role, yet neglect the health of our body. We may spend hours building relationships, yet fail to invest in the care of our minds and emotions. We may plan our finances down to the smallest detail, yet never ask ourselves whether we are spending our energy wisely.

Every currency entrusted to you has a specific role within God’s design for your life. The way you invest them will determine not only the quality of your life, but also the impact you will have on others.

Consider the “currencies” you possess: mind, body, emotions, talents, money, energy. Which one are you investing in the most? Which one are you neglecting? What can you do today to begin investing more intentionally in one of these areas that has been overlooked?

Prayer: Lord, open my eyes to recognize the resources You have entrusted to me. Transform my thoughts and teach me to live each day as an investment for Your Kingdom. May my choices, my energy, and my habits become seeds that will bear fruit both in time and in eternity. Amen.