Use it or Lose it

What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose
or forfeit his very self?
 Luke 9:25

What I looked at during periods of my life  was seeking gain from worldly things. Not necessarily material things but things that took away from my focus on Christ and what he had in store for me. This is  not what God wants me to do. He wants me use myself for him so I do lose myself in the world.

If we lose our souls in the pursuit of things, what of lasting value have we
gained? Is it worth losing the only things that really matter, including myself?

No!

Lord, help me keep my eyes on what is truly valuable and use the other blessings in my life to bring you glory and bless those who are around me.