For centuries philosophers have been asking the age old question why are we created? Socrates, Plato, Sartre, Derrida, Foucault have all discussed in conversation the meaning of life and our existence on earth. While in graduate school I remember feeling like an existential, metaphysical blob of collected cells. And let me tell you, walking around thinking there is no purpose in life and my existence is mere happenstance is a dark way to live. I'm surprised I didn't dress in black and hug myself while rocking in the corner of a dark room.
When I heard my friend Joey Rozek explain our purpose in life, it was painfully simple. I remember skeptically listening to his two minute dissertation on the true meaning of life and I was sure that there had to be more--there had to be a Secret that only one author and Oprah could truly know. But maybe, just maybe, Occam's razor was right: the simple answer is always the right one.
Why are we created? What is the meaning of life? We are created to bring God glory. Period, the end. Isaiah 43:7 says, Everyone who is called by my name, whom I have created for My glory... God has called us with a purpose and a destiny. I've asked a million times over what my purpose in life is. God has never come down with a booming voice and said, YOU ARE TO BE A UNDERWATER BASKET WEAVER, MY CHILD. What has happened is that I've taken steps of faith, then been able to look back at my journey and see that God's hand was upon every step. It's stepping out of the box and trusting, committing, and relying upon the Lord for direction.
Paul wrote to the Colossian church and informed them, All things were created through Him and for Him. If we believe this simple truth, that our purpose is to bring Him glory, no matter what you're doing should be for the glory of God. Teacher, chef, trash collector, homemaker, lawyer, homeschool mom, or dog whisperer, we have the honor and obligation to do all things for His good purpose.
Take pictures that make God proud. Write songs that make God proud. Run really fast to make God proud. He's given us gifts for His glory. Now use 'em!
12 comments:
Great post! Although sometimes I find myself wondering what my next step is supposed to be. Steps of faith are required, but how do you know which step is the step of faith if there are several options that require it? I know God made me...I know I love Him...and I know I want live for Him and be in His will...but sometimes I question "what is God's will for my life? What am I supposed to be doing?"....I so wish I would hear a booming voice...:)
I was just pondering my "steps" this morning. God has a wonderful way of reassuring us when we need it.....thank you......
So simple. Yet sometimes so difficult to grasp :) love it.
once again... your message is right on with what the Lord is showing me through personal devo's... i believe you are doing your blog to make God proud, and good luck weaving baskets underwater.. i hear its going to be an event in the olympics in 2016...lol jk
thanks again B,
be blessed,
Peazee
Wow...so cool! This goes in line with what I read on Piper's blog this morning...
http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/2037_we_will_be_glorified_for_the_glory_of_god/
Good post BB!!
-j
So true...great post!
It's more than our best efforts to make Him proud, though - He is glorified in our weaknesses, the eternal Strength manifesting Himself in our finite humanity as He changes us into His image. His glory is so much more than we realize...
Terrific post, Bianca!
B, our precious Father has used you to meet me right where I'm at. I was thinking exactly this yesterday. Oh, and I'm so grateful, after reading your blog readers' responses, that I'm not the only one. Thank you Jesus that I can give Him the glory for your faithfulness in writing this blog! ;)
First of all, I love that the videos no longer cover the comments! Second of all, sooooo true! I don't take pictures for money, praise from people, or to fulfill a passion. While those can be great benefits, they're nothing if my purpose isn't to glorify God!
Well...I know which one I'm doing to make God proud! :)
love you bunches...can't wait to see you!
just what i needed to read today! it's amazing how when there are questions the answers pop up all over the place! :)
Oh dear, Bianca. You can't expect me to read the names "Derrida" and "Foucault" and not writhe in horror. Takes me back to literary theory....what I do NOT need to remember. ;)
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