I give a lot of thought to the purpose of life. You can ask people all over the world of different cultures and backgrounds and receive different answers. Some agree and some do not, but we all have to find a reason for our existence. Even the atheist must examine why he chooses to breath each day and struggle on through life despite its many difficulties. I believe in one way or another, its to have joy. At some point in every one of our lives we experience joy, and I’m not talking about pleasure. Pleasure is self seeking stimulation in our minds that allows us a euphoric feeling, joy is divine. There is patience and love that transcends normal human tendency with joy. If we seek we will find it, and if we knock it will be opened to us.
Life is about progression. We are all trying to learn and grow. Some things help that process, others hamper it. As we learn and understand who and what we are, the purpose of life, and how we can continue to progress we will grow closer to those things which help us feel more closely connected to spiritual matters. Through this understanding I know of no other way to experience true joy and have it permeate our lives. This does not mean there aren’t glimpses, or even other capable paths, but we are most likely to succeed with our lives centered and focused on Jesus Christ. As I draw closer in understanding and spirit to God, I experience an increase in not just spirituality but more fulfilling and better relationships with all those around me.
I find it inspiring that The Master told us to “love one another, by this ye shall know ye are my disciples.” How prophetic and true the words ring true in my heart. I think of the religious zealotry and works of death administered in the name of God or those that persecute other faiths and their beliefs. How far away they really are from knowing our Heavenly Father. It is my firm knowledge that God does live and communicates with us daily, but individually, and as such we are all on different paths headed in the same direction. Love one another and true progress will be made in our lives and those around us.
