The meaning of life...

 


Live life with a due sense of responsibility, not as those who do not know the meaning of life but as those who do. Ephesians 5:15 (PH)

 

We all have that moment when we asks ourselves this question, 

"What is the meaning of life?" OR "Why am I here?"

Wouldn't it be great to have a straightforward answer to life's mystery. I grew up only knowing Christ in a Christian family. There was no other options or choices to explore because I just see how God shower His Grace and Blessings on the family. I never knew how life would be like without my Heavenly Father who I could just run to and share my burden with. Because of how I grew up with this deep trust in God, I never really fully understand when I meet people who meets Christ for the first time in the different phases of their lives that changed their whole life. I call that impact. I automatically inherited the access to Christ unlike other people. So, I never ever say "I understand what you're going through" when I meet people who has a past before they met Christ, because I don't. Not at all a bad thing, I just figured like other things in life, God connects with us the best way we can connect with Him. Hence, every connection is unique.


I recently, completed the Purpose Driven Life book by Rick Warren with my church small group. I must say, I felt many times that I am reminded of that calling (not 100% sure if it is) about 20 years ago to go into missionary. But I ask myself, is that really my purpose in life? According to R.Warren's book, he reminded us that our life is a pentathlon of five purpose:

  • "Love the Lord with all your heart..." through Worship
  • "Love your neighbour as yourself" through Ministry
  • "Go and make disciples" through Evangelism
  • "baptize them into..." through Fellowship
  • "teach them to do all things..." through Discipleship
It is a great  commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will make you a great Christian. It is important to keep these 5 purpose balanced.

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