Nicker-We are all here for a purpose. Don't ask me what mine is but I know it's there somewhere. I kinda believe when our purpose is done we die...Guess I will have to wait to find out. Hugs, Chris

I have wondered that many times in the 3 1/2 yrs. I've been a widow. Now it seems to provide a home for my son who recently divorced after 20 yrs. and needs a place to stay. I'm not complaining - altho' I had to get used to the idea. He doesn't bother me at all - leaves before I get up & I don't cook for him at all. He's always been very picky. I am sad for the 2 girls - 15 & 9 - but he sees them often. I am almost 74, so I probably need someone here in the house with me. Life continues and I hold on to my faith in God. He sees the end of the story and we don't!

Check out YouTube for "Hold to God's Unchanging Hand" by Lindell Cooley. It is a beautiful video - and encouraging to me.
Hugs - Doye

I believe that everyday, you have the chance to make a difference in someone's life. Some people know their purpose and go for it. I think others, search and never find it. I try to make the most of every day and there are days, that I can see, that I did make a difference.

Keep you head up, keep your faith, that things will happen in God's time and not yours. I know it's easier said than done.

((((Hugs))))
Paula

Well spoken and heartfelt. Hugs

Finding a purpose in life is on my mind often these days as I think about moving forward without my husband. In a week it will be four months since my life changed so drastically. I know it may take me a long to figure out what that purpose will be, however the message you have passed on gives me a different way to look at and resolve the problems in my life. Thanks for sharing this. Hugs,

Very good wise words. I agree with you.
The purpose was there for you to learn from and if you can not learn from it, yes ask Him to show you what He wants you to learn from it.

We all will have a chance in our lives to hear God speak to our hearts from others or directly from a act of God in our lives. It is the little voice we hear that tells us either that it is good to do or should we not do it.

It is that time in our lives if we turn away from that voice what determines our fate. Just as Jesus explained how to get to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 22:1-14
1 Jesus also told them other parables. He said,2 The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son.

3 When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come!
4 So he sent other servants to tell them, The feast has been prepared. The bulls and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the banquet!5 But the guests he had invited ignored them and went their own way, one to his farm, another to his business.

6 Others seized his messengers and insulted them and killed them.
7 The king was furious, and he sent out his army to destroy the murderers and burn their town.8 And he said to his servants, The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited arent worthy of the honor.9 Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.

10 So the servants brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike, and the banquet hall was filled with guests.
11 But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasnt wearing the proper clothes for a wedding.12 Friend, he asked, how is it that you are here without wedding clothes? But the man had no reply.

13 Then the king said to his aides, Bind his hands and feet and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

So many will not listen to that voice and go on with their self and turn away from him, but we all be called up to Him on that day and if one who is not prepared for it, will be turned away.

Yes, asking God to show you and he will let that little voice speak to you and that is how you will find your purpose or calling in life.

Your life may all lead up to this one calling, you could feel you wished you had heard it along time ago but God has turned that life to a testimony that will touch others.

That testimony along with Faith in Him and reading His word and asking Him to Lead you to what He wants of you will be answered.

After you do know and start to do the work that you are asked by Him to do, you will feel a Peace beyond any peace you ever felt in your life.

That is where I am now. I have started to do my calling and I know I now have that peace knowing my loved ones are not suffering and with Him. I have no idea where my calling will lead me but I trust in God to guide me and lead me home to Him through it. Yes, it is not easy road, there will be suffering but it is all for His glory, as God has promised those who suffer in the name of Christ will be by his side in Heaven.

Romans 8:17 (NLT)
And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of Gods glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.

Nicker, He knows your heart and the answers will be coming from Him and you will be so amazed of the Peace you will feel when you start to do your calling.

Hugs & God Bless,
Judy

Nicker, we may not realize it, but we are living our purpose. Not 2 people live the same life or are fulfilling the same purpose. All difficulties in life are lessons from which we are to learn and evolve as human beings to contribute to the betterment of ourselves, our families and the world around us. I've pondered on why my husband died so suddenly and unexpectedly, but have come to the understanding that life in the physical realm is shorter for some and longer for others and there is no explanation as to why that happens -- it just IS. We are one with God and have all the answers and solutions to every problem -- God has given us the ability to look at the problem for what it is so it can lead to the dissolution of the problem. What usually keeps us from seeing the solution is fear of the unknown. The mind creates a multitude of scenarios that are not even real except in our minds. We have the ability to survive and thrive even in the midst of the HUGE loss we have all experienced. Allow your mind to lead you to WHAT IS and accept it so you can then focus on how to create the solution you want -- You already have everything you need to continue on your life's purpose, just believe and release all fear and the miracles will unfold before your eyes. Peace and Harmony to you! Connie

I look at it as thanking God for my blessings, they far out number the losses. As for my husband, he was a gift I shared for 40 years of marriage. So many have had far less time. Our children are adults, so many don't have a mom and dad. I've been truly blessed. Sharon

Wow ladies, you helped me greatly this morning. Just think about how we have all found the opportunity to help each other here on DS, how awesome this makes us feel. I do believe that G-d has put us here to fulfill a purpose, and it gives me stength to rejoice in his awesome power,and all of the opportunities we have to serve Him.

I'm only on my first cup of coffee, but I'm smiling already!

I read an interview with a priest recently who also worked as a chaplain. He was asked what he tells people when they question why God took their loved ones. He said he tells them that "God is weeping, too." He also said that he didn't like it when people said it was "God's will" or "part of God's plan" and said that whenever he heard that he wanted to "lamp them" (I think that means bop them?).

I prayed just for God to show me how to keep going, and to help me make the right decisions for my boys. I finally decided to come to a truce with God over how Cliff was taken and why. God knows exactly how I feel about it, but it didn't do me any good hanging onto my anger about it. My why questions may never fully be answered, but I have found enough answers in the meantime.

I hope you find your answers, too.

Love and Hugs, Martha