The meaning of life: the existence of an individual human being or animal: 

The word 'life' is mentioned 450 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

Life is the opposite of death. Both are significant times in all breathing living things on earth and in heaven.

Are we are born with a purpose? Or do we merely mark days on a calendar, as we travel towards the inevitable? 

Even before birth, we are alive. The process of new life is indeed a true miracle and a gift from God. However, have you ever given any thought to who you were before you landed in your mother’s womb? This scripture points us to a life with God in heaven. Hmm 

 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5

It does make you wonder? God knew us even before birth? And then He allows our parents to adopt us for the duration on earth... as we grow, we feel we are in control of our life??  But are we really?

“I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: My plan will take place, and I will do all My will. “Isaiah 46:10

He knows us from the beginning to the end... 

The end? 

For this God is our God forever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. NIV

So, are we here with a purpose?

I think this commandment sums this up pretty well. 

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind;” 

I do believe we are here to experience this gift of life... According to God's plan 😁. Our experience can be amazing. If we truly embrace the words in Luke 10:27 ... 

He sent Jesus to give us a loving, living example and He gave us a manual call the Bible.  

It’s up to us to learn how to love and how to be loved. He will be pleased and that will translate to a peace felt deep within our soul.  

Do you ever wonder why the scripture says God is Love?

“God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. “ 1 John 4:8 ESV

If we learn this amazing LOVE and listen as He speaks to our soul of eternity.  We may one day understand the full glory of our creator and our purpose in this amazing love story. 

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

It’s the true essence of LOVE that never dies. 

It’s Him. It’s always Him.

God + Love = Life for Eternity 

The question becomes who are you?  What does your life reflect? 

As water reflects the face, so, one’s life reflects the heart.

Proverbs 27:19 | NIV

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever Psalm 23:6 | NIV.

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