IS LIFE YOURS?

 

“It’s My Life” – But Is It Really?

In today’s world, we often hear the phrase: “It’s his life” or “It’s her life” – usually said when someone is doing something clearly wrong or destructive. It has become a shield people use to avoid correction, accountability, or responsibility. But let’s pause and ask: Is life really just our own to do whatever we want with?

Life Isn’t Just Yours—It’s a Gift with a Purpose

We didn’t create ourselves. We didn’t choose to be born. Life is a gift, and like every gift, it comes with purpose, direction, and responsibility. Whether you believe in God, a higher power, or simply the laws of nature and humanity, it’s clear that life wasn’t meant to be lived recklessly.

God created life with order, with roles, and with guidelines. There is a structure for how we’re supposed to live, treat others, grow, and contribute. When we abandon that structure and say, “I’ll do what I want—it’s my life,” we ignore the ripple effect our actions have on others, on society, and on our future.

Imagine a World Where Everyone Did “What They Wanted”

What kind of world would we have if everyone lived by their own rules? Imagine if no one respected laws, relationships, or boundaries. Imagine if everyone lied, cheated, stole, or harmed others simply because “it’s their life.” Chaos would rule, and trust, peace, and progress would disappear.

We are not islands. Our decisions affect more than just ourselves. Whether it’s a parent, a friend, a stranger, or even generations after us—our lives are connected. That’s why freedom must come with responsibility.

Let’s Learn to Live Within the Role of Life

Instead of chasing total independence from morality, let’s learn to ask: “What is the role I was given in this life?”

Are you a father? A mother? A leader? A friend? A neighbor? Each of us has a role—and with it, duties. Living in the role of life means recognizing that we are here for a reason greater than ourselves. It means choosing what’s right even when it’s not easy, and submitting to a standard higher than personal preference.

Final Thoughts

The next time you hear someone say, “It’s his life” or “It’s her life,” think deeper. Yes, we have freedom. But real freedom is not the license to destroy ourselves or others—it’s the power to live in truth, with wisdom and purpose.

Let’s stop justifying wrong by calling it personal choice. Let’s start helping each other rise into the fullness of life’s true calling.