Are you living a Purpose Driven Life?
What do you think of this quote?
People ask me, what is the purpose of life? And I respond: In a nutshell, life is preparation for eternity.
We were made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in Heaven. One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end of my body– But Not the end of me. I may live 60 to 100 years on earth, but I am going to spend trillions of years in eternity. This is the warm-up act – the dress rehearsal. God wants us to practice on earth what we will do forever in eternity. We were made by God and for God, and until you figure that out, life isn’t going to make sense. Life is a series of problems: You Are in one now, you’re just coming out of one or you’re getting ready to go into another one. The reason for this is that God is more interested in your character than your comfort.
-Rick Warren (Interview), author of The Purpose Driven Life.
It amazes me the differing opinions on faith and the truth about God, but I’m sure my statement will anger someone who thinks “how could I know my truth is the truth?” Well, I have a personal intimate relationship with the LORD. I love your question. It is a MODEL question!!!
Yes, I am living nothing but a purpose driven life. I make many mistakes and I am a sinner, but I am forgiven and given new graces every day because thank God, I believe HIM for eternity and abundant living!
I completely agree with Rick Warren’s words above. Implicitly. People get aggravated when they crack open a book and realize that there is going to have to be a lot of introspection and application, i.e. YOU not the author are responsible to get out and do the work. That is what this life is about. God gives us seeds, or we can think of it like the parable of the talents: what we do with His promises reveals our gratitude, character and understanding of life. He is only pleased with faith and fruitfullness.
Thanks, this was a great way to begin my Tuesday. You’ve INSPIRED me!
God Bless Ya
MacArthur on the Purpose Driven Life
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