Self-Fulfillment vs. Self-Development

Self-fulfillment or self development? Which is more important? Let's find out.

This evening, I listened to the song, "Fix My Eyes," by for KING & COUNTRY.

"It takes a solider who knows his orders to walk the walk I'm supposed to walk; and love like I'm not scared, give when it's not fair, live life for another, take time for a brother, fight for the weak ones, speak out for freedom, find faith in the battle, stand tall, but above it all, fix my eyes on You!"

We must never forget that our ultimate purpose is to serve and follow God, the ultimate leader!

Scripture this evening comes from Proverbs 31:4-5: "It is not for kings, O Lemuel--not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights." (NIV) Do not lose sight of what is truly important for the sake of temporary "happiness."

We may run after various things to fill voids in our lives. We may want something new, to go on an adventure, or something to fill some other area. No matter what it is, it may cause happiness for a certain period of time. But chances are, the "new car smell" is going to wear off eventually and we are going to want something else. And the cycle is likely to continue.

There is a way to break that cycle, though. Follow the path of self-development. Challenge yourself. When you fail, learn from it, grow, and continue. Throughout the process, fix your eyes on God, Who will lead and guide you down the right path, if you let Him.

Temporal satisfaction, or true purpose? Self-fulfillment or self-development? Which will you choose?

God bless you!