As I was looking for something to do today after work and after I did a few things around the house, the Lord put something on my mind and I thought it was pretty important for me to share. For some of you this may seem basic and simple, but it is the simple things I sometimes really screw up on. So I hope this is a challenge to you as it was for me.
First of all as a born again Christian out new life is from Christ, it has nothing to do with what we can do or have done. In Acts 16: 28 we see the phrase "For in Him we live, and move, and have our being;..." Our new life comes from within, from the Holy Spirit indwelling each and everyone of us.
Second we must first be dead to sin. I Peter 2:24, Romans 6: 1-2, Romans 7:4, Galatians 2:19-20. II Timothy 2:11

We are commanded to live for Him. I am going to use one of my favorite verses right here and that is Galatians 5: 16 which says "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh" The end of I Timothy 5:22 says "...Keep thyself pure..." which is part of living for him.

It also should be the desire of our hearts. Psalm 118:17 says this "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord." Are we going to wither up and die spiritually, or are we going to let the Spirit fill us with his love and be about sharing His Word? Our desire should not be on the 3 "p's", Pals, Parents, Possessions. As one read's through Paul's epistles as I have been doing for my evening devotions, it is quite obvious were Paul's passion and desire was, it was on the One he was serving, GOD! May we have the same desire.

We must live for the Lord, because we love Him.
We must live for the Lord, because there are blessings in store for us
We must live for the Lord, so we can endure trials! (yes trials are a good thing)
We must live for the Lord, so others around can see Christ in us.
We must live for the Lord, because there is NO OTHER OPTION!
We must live for the Lord, because He did SO much for me and you!
We must live for the Lord, because of who He is!
We must live for the Lord, because he is worthy of our service
We must live for the Lord, because he is our Creator
We must live for the Lord, because we don't want to dishonor Him.
We must live for the Lord, because we want to make Him happy
We must live for the Lord, because this world wants to see TRUE believers
We must live for the Lord, because it is our DUTY!
We must live for the Lord, because he alone is worthy of praise and glory
We must live for the Lord, because we are His, and we must not be traitors
We must live for the Lord, because the other option is full of misery and heartache
We must live for the Lord, because it is a joyful thing to do.
We must live for the Lord, so we can experience real fellowship with our Savior.
We must live for the Lord, so we can be truly thankful for "His wondrous works"
We must live for the Lord, because he is our Shield.
We must live for the Lord, because he is our Rock and Fortress.
We must live for the Lord, because he NEVER FAILS!
We must live for the Lord, because he is all powerful, all knowing.
We must live for the Lord, because he is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
We must live for the Lord, because without him we are doomed.
We must live for the Lord, because He is a God of LOVE!
We must live for the Lord, to bring others into the fold.
We must live for the Lord, to truly obey the Great Commission.

I could keep going if I thought of other things to say. It is an amazing thing to just sit and think about God!!! If it does not send shivers up your spine there is something wrong with you! I serve a wonderful God, and I desire to live for him each and every day, no matter what my circumstances may be.