We all want to really live.
We chase it in different ways — through success, through relationships, through experiences, or even through spirituality. But deep down, most people sense it: there’s a difference between existing and truly living.
Jesus once said something astonishing about this very thing:
“The Father has life in Himself, and He has granted that same life-giving power to His Son.”
Let’s unpack that… because in a world that’s tired, anxious, and endlessly searching, this might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Life Doesn’t Start with You — It Starts with Him
Most of us have been taught to create our own identity, write our own story, and build a life worth living. But what if real life — meaningful, lasting, soul-deep life — doesn’t begin with striving… but with surrender?
Jesus said the Father has “life in Himself.” That means God is the original source of all life — uncreated, eternal, and dependent on no one.
Then Jesus makes a bold claim: that He too has been granted this same self-existent, life-giving power.
He’s not just claiming to be a good man, a wise teacher, or a spiritual leader.
He’s claiming to be the Source of Life itself.
Why Success and Happiness Are Never Enough
Have you noticed how even people who “have it all” still feel empty?
- The promotion doesn’t satisfy.
- The relationship doesn’t fix everything.
- The travel, the thrill, the applause — it fades.
Why? Because we weren’t made to simply be happy or successful.
We were made to be fully alive — connected to the God who is life.
Jesus isn’t offering a better version of self-help.
He’s offering Himself — the only One who can fill the deepest void in the human heart.
He’s Not a Life Coach — He Is Life
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus keeps repeating the same idea:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
“I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25)
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)
He’s not trying to motivate you into a better version of yourself.
He’s inviting you into a relationship with the Living God — to receive a new kind of life: one that’s eternal, unshakable, and full of peace.
If You’re Weary or Searching…
If you’re tired of chasing a version of life that never quite satisfies, there’s hope.
Real life isn’t a concept. It isn’t a destination.
Real life has a name. His name is Jesus.
And He’s closer than you think.
A Simple Prayer
“Jesus, I’ve been looking for life in so many places. I’ve tried to make it work on my own. But today, I come to You. I believe You are the Source of real life. Give me Your life — the kind that never fades. Help me know You and follow You. Amen.”
Whatever you’ve been chasing, know this:
You were created for more.
You were created for Him.
And when you come to Jesus, you’re not just finding religion — you’re finding life.
