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!
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