Born on Purpose

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).

God has given men more than a mere animal life... He expects those for whom He has made so great a sacrifice to show their appreciation of His love by following the example that Christ has set them, living lives that are in harmony with His will. He expects them to respond to the love He has expressed for them by denying self for the good of others. He expects them to use the powers of mind and body in His service. He has given them affections, and He expects them to use this precious gift to His glory. He has given them a conscience, and He forbids that this gift be in any way misused; it is, rather, to be exalted to the place of authority to which He has assigned it (1MCP 319.1).

It's incredible to realize that I had no control over my own creation, the day I was born, how I was born, where I was raised, or even the family I was born into. Yet, because I was created with a mind capable of making choices, I sometimes fall into the dangerous illusion that I was born to live however I please or, on the other hand, that my life has no real purpose at all. But both of these are destructive lies.

Unless I connect with the Creator, the One who knows all things, I will go through life filled with fear, turmoil, instability, and uncertainty. With the intelligence we've been given, why wouldn't we ask Him daily about His greater purpose and plans for our lives? Don't miss out on what He longs to reveal to you.

-Dr. Dana

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