Friday, Jun. 10, 2016
"For
what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his
soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" - Matthew 16:26
Do you feel like you really
have found yourself? What’s the ultimate meaning for your life? Why do
you exist? Let’s take a look at some ways people try to find the answers
to these questions.
We live in a very driven culture, and most successful people set GOALS about
what they want to accomplish. But here’s an amazing thing: if we set
goals just for the purpose of achievement or success, very often we can
reach those goals, and still feel empty inside. So, you find yourself
wondering again, “I’ve achieved what I sought out to do. What now?”
Believe it or not, goal setting isn’t the answer.
EDUCATION is another
way to find meaning. Now, we know education can enrich our
understanding of life. But speaking with a couple of men that graduated
high in their class at MIT, even though they had incredible academic
success, they still felt empty inside. Education isn’t the answer.
Then there is WORK,
and when you pour yourself into your work, you do understand more about
yourself. That’s part of why God has created us – part of how we can
have a meaningful life is to be engaged in meaningful work. But work
isn’t the answer, because even when you’re successful at work, you can
still be empty.
Could it be RELATIONSHIPS with
friends, family members, and co-workers? I think we’re getting close.
While all of these relationships are important, you truly find yourself
when you are in the ultimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
That IS the answer – the only relationship that counts and the real key in finding your reason for living.
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