I've been told that a famous Colorado sculptor was getting ready for a New York art show and had gathered and crated his work outside his mountain home. But before the helicopter arrived to pick it up, the Four Mile fire, just above Boulder, swept through his mountain property. The heat was so intense it melted his beautiful bronze sculptures. In a single moment, his life's work had vanished. His monuments to his tremendous talent, ruined.
So what makes a life have purpose and meaning? Is it crafting works of art, writing books, or filling your bank account with cash?
These things aren't necessarily wrong, but they will not bring you the purpose and meaning you are searching for. The only things that can do that is walking closely with God.
When we walk closely with God, we will experience his love and joy and we can, in turn, pour his love and joy into our friends, family colleagues and neighbors.
When we do that, we will have left an eternal mark in the world. We will have lived a life of purpose and meaning.
Here's a prayer you can pray:
Dear Lord,
Thank you for forgiving my sins. Teach me to walk closely with you. Help me to stop striving with the details of my life, and to start trusting you. Teach me to love you with my whole heart and to love those you have put into my life.
Help me to live my life - with joy and as I do, may my life make a difference for eternity.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
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