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Godluvme -> your purpose in life? (5/9/2008 10:57:48 AM)

How do u know your purpose in life? What is your purpose in life? i've asked myself this questio so many times and yet I never seem to understand or answer these questions. I've struggle with deppression so many times and still struggle with it up to now even after I gave my life to Jesus. I need help and some advice. Sometimes I feel like I can't go on and God's guidence to help me along the way but yet I don't know what's my purpose or how can I be delivered from depression? I've read many countless spirtiual books and often read my bible but i still get depressed. Sometimes I feel as if my life is nothingmore than what it is right now. Please respond.



RHardin15 -> RE: your purpose in life? (5/9/2008 11:06:05 AM)

Well, your ultimate purpose is to bring glory to God. There are tons of ways to do that though, that's what you have to find. For me, it's helping other people. Honestly, I'm called to give time, give money, give everything for the benefit of others in Christ's name. I let my actions preach for me. I don't like giving up stuff for everyone else sometimes, because by human nature I am selfish. But ultimately, I know it's what I'm called to do.



Konstantinos -> RE: your purpose in life? (5/9/2008 11:33:47 AM)

to make it really simple: there isnt necessarily a ONE purpose for each specific person for their whole life. like .. not everyone is meant to be a preacher their whole lives, or a policeman or whatever.

if God wants you to do something specific your whole life, as long as you are open to Him about anything He may ask of you, He will tell you.

i struggled with this some years ago too.

just be who you are, do what you like, but dont sin, try to be a good christian, a good friend, a good example, a good kid to your parents etc etc.

as for depression, it happens. im still personally depressed in some ways (though i kinda get used to it in some ways). i still feel a need to do something that would be important to me but i dont know what. i also want not to be lonely but thats kinda hard in my condition.

but you must understand that those things are feelings. strong feelings maybe they may even stop you from doing things or not doing things, but they are just feelings.



FurGodWurLivin -> RE: your purpose in life? (5/11/2008 4:21:56 AM)

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How do u know your purpose in life? What is your purpose in life?
Yes I do.... Love God and be loved by God... not necessarily in that order. Ecclesiastes 12 lays out the purpose of life this way...

"Now let us hear the conclusion of the matter. Fear God and keep His commandments, this is man's all. For God will bring into account every deed whether good or evil." Now comes the fun part. The two greatest commandments are to love God with all you have and love your neighbor as yourself. So what is your purpose? Keep God's commandments to love. If you do that, you will not only accomplish much more than most others on the globe have, but you will keep all the laws of God as well.

Adam



loxx -> RE: your purpose in life? (5/15/2008 3:11:31 AM)

Well i think your purpose is to eventually glorify ur God,however ur life's assignment is different frm that of others...i understand u may get depressed but i think u should hve a clear perspect on who u are first:U are God's creation fearfully and wonderfully made...it doesnt matter what someone/others tell u what God says is final....once u get a clear perspect i believe tha rest shall fall in2 place bit by bit...hve a lovely week



Anamchara -> RE: your purpose in life? (5/28/2008 1:34:19 AM)

My purpse to serve Him! I guess through the years, I have just come to realize what talents he has given me to go along where my interst is. I feel that God has called me working with the critically ill people and to be anamchara (soul friend) to those who are dying. It not only is where my interst is ( nursing and cardiac medicine) but it also is a place where people are desperate for Gods intervention in their life whether they realize it or not. That is where witnessing comes into play, and spreading the gospel to those who are dying...heaven is a beautiful place. Hope this helps..God has given you an alotment of talents/abilities, I hope you start to realize these and see where you can use them to further the kingdom and make impressions on someones soul. Blessings!



fluffmonkey -> RE: your purpose in life? (5/28/2008 10:53:17 AM)

Fear God and keep His commandments.
Love one another for Jesus has loved you.
Sharing His word with others.


Jeremiah 10:23 - The way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.



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