But it isn't long until we all stop and think "Why am I here?" What is my purpose? Some of look upward for that answer while others start looking for a change of scenery to find their purpose...they get a new car, a new house and often times a new husband or wife. They are not finding the purpose...they are just postponing the question of "why?". Finding our purpose in life is what centers us and brings our life in to context. Matthew 5:14-16 says what our purpose is to be...
14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
We are to be a light to all who are around us. People need to be able to see "God" in us and recognize it as "God", not as mere characteristics of a nice or generous person. A little bit of light goes a long way in a lost world. We are not just "stuck" in our lives...we have be strategically placed here to impact somebody's life. We shouldn't feel abandoned in the life we have we should find our purpose and be contented with what we have and use what we have to show God to others.
Once again...a great sermon and one much needed by me during this time of reflection and looking for my purpose in life...am I doing what I was placed in life to do?
4 comments:
I read this blog and thought how many times I wondered why I always seem to end up in the same place at work. But everyday He sends a situation along that makes me understand a little of what he expects when he places us in a place of responsibility. We never will know how many people we impact along the way. I read the blog from Shelly with the scripture that is Josh's favorite. I thought it was so true, sometimes we must go through some tough times, some very trying times, to be prepared to help others with our experiences. Genuine understanding and caring comes from those who have walked a few miles ahead of us and had to tredge through the depths of dispair,trouble and trials. They are the people that God send in the path of someone hurting and they truly can say "I understand".
The mission for you is there God is revealing it to you each day.
love you mom
Whoa! Quite the new look! Show off. Just kidding! Really though, great post. Especially the one previous about feeling out of control. Pretty strange, huh? I'll be praying for great health for you and your whole family. Love you Kim!
Hey Kimmie! I wanted to thank you for your last blog ... I desperately needed to hear it!!!!
Take care!!!
Kim, I believe when we commint our lives to what God desires for us, He direct's every step we take. And what a blessing He has for us at the end of every situation for we know it is God's will for us. Love, Grandma
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