How to Live the Abundant Life in John 10:10

One of my favorite verses in Scripture is John 10:10: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” I love that Jesus' desire for us is not merely to exist or cope with our circumstances but to live abundantly. It sounds so hopeful and exhilarating. But what is the abundant life? And how do we obtain it? Here are three practices I’ve found that have helped me to embrace this plan for my life. 

1. Identify the Thief
The verse that en...