Is Life Worth Living? Ecclesiates 1:3-8

Have you ever wondered what purpose you have in your life? Have you ever wondered why life is worth living? So many people are bored, wandering around aimlessly, and complaining about how redundant their daily routine is. You may be thinking "what am I doing so wrong?" or "Why do I even bother living?" or even, "Ever since I became a Christian God has sucked the fun out of everything!" This draining lack of fulfillment plagues many Christians, including young Christians who struggle with the pressures of their peers. It can also be a particularly dangerous rut for those in ministry (topic for another day). Christianity is by no means boring but life can be boring and unfulfilling if we seek fulfillment in the world (buying the latest cds, making good impressions, acting "cool", attracting sexual attention from the opposite sex, etc.) instead of God. By no means is being a Christian easy. Sometimes, according to the world's standards, it gets worse before it gets better. Being a Christian means a call to holiness, which also means sacrifices, big and small. The fulfillment God gives involves nothing that the world would be able to match or describe as "fun" or "fulfilling."

In Ecclesiates 1 :3-8, Saul talks about being bored with the daily routine. He reasons that so many live without knowing God's purpose for their lives, or do not actively live out God's purpose. Saul calls us to question ourselves on our faith and relationship with God. He challenges us to find true and lasting meaning in God alone. Maybe this pause in your life is a ring from God, asking you to re-evaluate your relationship with him, your purpose, and direction? Whom are your serving? Are you spending your time wisely? What are you doing to find out your purpose in life? Is the life you're living for worth Christ dieing for? "The Kingdom of God is not just fancy talk; it is living by God's power" (1 Corinthians 4:20). God calls for active Christianty, not whining, complaining, whimpy Christianity. There are not excuses in the Kingdom of God.

In 1 Corinthians, Paul comments on; "Whomever puts their hands to the plow and looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God." When plowing a field, you need to direct your ox in a straight line so that the rows are straight to plant the seeds. If you look back, your ox will stray, and you will loose track of where you are going. Where are you looking? Are your sights set on directing your ox (purpose) in a straight line towards God? Or are you looking back into the past, to the temptations of the world, betraying Jesus' sacrifice, and loosing sight of your path because you let your eyes and ox stray? Was Christ dieing on the cross over-doing it for you?

So what are you waiting for? A lightening bolt to strike before you get a wake up call? Seek God with all that you have. Speak the language of action and DO what you say you are going to do in your Christian walk. Find our your purpose and plant God's seeds! Claim the impowerment that Christ gave to us when He died on the cross! JUST GO FOR IT!! God has created a specific purpose for us all. He wants to see us become warriors for His name through selflessness, holiness, and obedience. What man holds as everything, means nothing. What God holds as everything is EVERYTHING and ANYTHING we will ever need.

Again the question, "Is life worth living?" And I answer "yes" with utmost certainty. BUT, there is a secret; living life for God's purpose and NOT my own. God Bless you all greatly!

Love In Christ,
Natalie M. Steele

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