“You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying Him, and committing yourself firmly to Him. This is the key to your life.” – Deuteronomy 30:20 (NLT)
What makes a life truly well lived?
Is it a list of achievements, the wealth we’ve gathered, the places we’ve been, or even the legacy we leave behind? These all have value—but in Deuteronomy, Moses narrows it down to one profound truth: The key to your life is loving God, obeying Him, and staying committed to Him.
In other words, a life well lived is not complicated—it’s deeply rooted in a relationship with God.
1. Loving the Lord Your God
This is the foundation. It’s not about religion or rules, but about relationship. Loving God means walking daily in conversation with Him, trusting Him when life is uncertain, and pursuing His heart above all else.
Jesus reaffirmed this in Matthew 22:37 when He said the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.” Everything flows from this—our joy, our identity, our purpose.
Ask yourself often: Do I love Him more than anything or anyone else? A life well lived begins with loving God.
2. Obeying His Voice
In today’s crazy world, obeying God’s voice requires intentional listening. His Word gives us wisdom, correction, encouragement, and direction. Obedience isn’t about fear-based compliance—it’s about walking in alignment with the One who knows what’s best for us.
God’s commands are not burdensome—they’re life-giving. Jesus said, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15)
Each time we obey, even when it’s difficult, we plant seeds that grow into peace, integrity, and purpose.
3. Committing Yourself Firmly to Him
Life comes with seasons—mountaintops and valleys, joy and grief, clarity and confusion. What sustains us through all of it is commitment. A deep, settled decision that says: “I will follow Jesus, no matter what.”
This is more than just church attendance or spiritual disciplines (though those are important). It’s about being anchored to God through every season. When others drift, when culture shifts, when storms hit—you remain faithful.
Paul wrote near the end of his life: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) That’s the testimony of a life well lived.
The Key to Your Life
Moses said it clearly: This is the key to your life. Not success. Not safety. Not being liked by everyone. The key is relationship with God. That’s what gives life meaning now, and hope for eternity.
So whether you’re 17 or 70, it’s never too early—or too late—to choose what matters most.
Choose life. Choose love. Choose obedience. Choose commitment.
That’s a life well lived.
