What is my purpose in this world? Why am I here?
These are vital questions that many are currently asking themselves. Some are even praying, "Lord, what is my purpose in this world? Why was I born?" These are excellent questions. However, for many, the conclusion they reach is: "I need to get a job, make money, build a large savings account, and be secure from financial ruin." Others conclude, "I am here to find love; if I can find someone who will love me just as I am, I will fulfill my purpose." Still others believe life is about fun and a good time, doing everything in their power to find the next thrill or the next high.
Do you really believe that God put you on this earth to pursue selfish goals? Do I really believe God put me here so I can simply have a large bank account? Do I believe He gave me intelligence, health, and many other gifts so that I can selfishly use them to further my own ends? Friends, the answer is no.
Herein lies the root of much of our depression. We seek to live life for the "self," promoting our own interests even at the expense of others. But a life lived solely for self-promotion and selfish goals will always be unsatisfactory and miserable. God is love, and love is about doing good for others.
So, why am I here?
I am here to serve God and to be a blessing to others. This is the purpose of your life; this is the goal of existence. Everything we have comes from God—your beauty, your talents, your intelligence, and your health. God did not give these to us to use selfishly; He gave them to us so we could bless others. If you have money, you are to help further the work of God on earth by returning your tithes and offerings. You are also to use your resources to help those who are less fortunate. Give to the poor and needy; be a blessing.
If you are skilled in finance, teach others how to be good financial stewards. If you are a musician, use your music to bring glory to God and to be a blessing to others—playing music that will elevate their souls and bring them closer to Christ. If you are a teacher, use your gifts to instruct the young and the uninformed, and bring those skills to the church. No gift is too small. As you use whatever gift you have to bless others and bring glory to God, the Lord will enlarge it and lead you to the next step. Many of us are lost regarding what God wants for us because we are too focused on using our gifts selfishly.
If we are not using our gifts to bring glory to God, they will become a burden. This is why many of our prayers go unanswered. Imagine a man who uses his charm to seduce or his money to tempt others—isn't he using his gifts as a curse to the world? What about a brilliant scientist who uses their knowledge to create things that destroy lives? Will God bless them with more? More would only make them a greater curse.
God often does not bring us to a higher place in life because we are already using the little He has given us for selfish means. Greater blessings would only reveal greater unfaithfulness. Sharing your gift with others will not diminish it; it will increase your abilities and your blessings. Don’t think you have to wait until you have "more" before you can start being a blessing. Use what you have now to make the lives of others better, and the Lord will increase you.
Giving is the great principle of life. God gives to Christ, who gives to us, so that we may give to others—and the glory returns to God.
Those who refuse to use their gifts to bless others break the circle of life and bring a curse upon themselves. Friends, let us pray and ask God for the strength to use our abilities to be a blessing. When you start living to bless others, you will find yourself worrying less about yourself. To give is to live. Because God loved, He gave His only begotten Son. Because Jesus loves, He gave His life. When we love, we will give, God will be glorified, and the Lord will continue to increase our blessings.
What is the purpose of life? To serve God and to be a blessing to others. God told Abraham, "I will bless you... and thou shalt be a blessing." He wants to do the same for us today. Let us start being a blessing by the grace of God.
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