Meaning of Life 2

I'm in this melancholic mood again. Yesterday I was reading a blog about this young guy who died suddenly in his sleep. He was only 23. He maintained a blog and after his passing one of his siblings wrote a lovely eulogy about him. What occurred to me was that even thought this person was so young, he managed to do so much to impact those around him. From his blog, I gathered that not only was he a faithful follower of Chirst but he was also active in giving back to society.

The entire night I couldn't sleep and I started thinking again about the meaning of life. More specifically the meaning of my life. What is my purpose in this world. What can I do to bring more meaning to this life of mine in this world? Am I just living one day at the time eagerly anticipating the day when My Lord decides to call me home? What do I have to live for? Day in and day out we live each day looking ahead to the next. The next pay cheque, the next holiday, the next meal, the next birthday, the next new year etc. But what does it amount to? So what? What's next? So what if I've more money, so what if I have a bigger house? So what? I asked Hubbs this question and he too didn't have an answer as to how his life is making an impact in this world.

While writing this, I'm reminded of the Sunday School lesson I taught a while back. God made all of us in His image and for His purpose. Dear God, what is Your purpose for me in this world? I believe that You have a purpose for me if not I would not have been born. Please show me what is it You want me to do in this short time here on earth so that when I am called home according to Your perfect timing, You will be there greeting me, with open arms saying, "Good job, well done!".