Day 32 How much does a Soul Weigh?

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? Matthew 16:26

 Okay, so. ;) Imagine a scale. On one side of the scale is all your stuff--not just your physical stuff or possessions--but also your aspirations, benefits, job titles, education, and reputation.

On the other side of the scale is....your soul.

You know that in God's measurements, soul always wins over stuff. But thinking about this still causes me to pause....Would I really give up everything? (In the end, I think I would, but truthfully, I still have to think about it.)

So if it's that important, when was the last time you stopped to think about your soul, that invisible and eternal part of you that connects you with God. It’s what makes you different than all other life form on the planet. Every human has a soul. Your soul is the real you, and that’s why Jesus asked, “Is anything worth more than your soul?”

Jesus wanted us to understand that our souls are the most important part of who we are. Your soul is your most valuable “possession.” Because of this, your soul longs for the type of fullness whose warranty doesn’t wear out after sixty days—the fullness that only God can fill through regular connection. This is why we need to value, feed, and care for them. And having this fullness is critical, because…of the reality of death.

One day each of us will die—at least physically, anyway. Our hearts will cease beating. Our bodies will stop, and we’ll assume room temperature. But our souls will live for eternity. We can lose a body part or have an organ transplant, but it doesn’t alter the soul. Souls last.

When we connect with God, we not only access the power and guidance we need for each day, we also invest in our eternity—our real home and final location, the place where the risen Christ is preparing for us to join Him. Connecting with God is also another way to prepare us for the time when we will be entrusted with “many things” for all eternity. By regular connection with God, we feed our souls—and at the same time, we stash away spiritual capital that will last forever in the real adventure of being in the very presence of God!

Spend a little time thinking about your soul today and connect with your source of soul food!