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Who? Why? Who? Why? Who am I? Does my life have any meaning ? Where am I going from here? Why do I exist? What is the purpose of my life? Who? Why? A meaningless life? Is it about a fatalist approach- eat, drink and be merry? Is it only about your happiness? Is just physical or intellectual satisfaction enough? The Reality Of God The reality of God Romans 1:20 By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can't see: eternal power, for instance, and the mystery of his divine being. So nobody has a good excuse. (Message Bible) Psalm 19:1-3 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. God, our Creator is Infinitely Great Psalm 147:4,5 He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite. Isaiah 40:25,26 "To whom then will you liken Me, Or to whom shall I be equal?" says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high, And see who has created these things, Who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name, By the greatness of His might And the strength of His power; Not one is missing. Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! You are special! You were created by God, uniquely designed by Him for a purpose here on earth! You are God's Masterpiece. You are God's handiwork. You were designed in God's own image. Two main purposes God created you for: 1. for YOU to personally relate to God Adam was created as part of God’s family (Luke 3:38) 2. for YOU to personally represent God Adam was created to represent God on earth (Genesis 1:26) God does not want you to have a morbid, unhealthy fear of God – but He wants you to relate to Him as a son or a daughter of God. When you personally relate to God – have a strong personal relationship with God, and make it your primary purpose to personally represent Him here on earth – you will begin your journey of discovery of finding meaning and purpose. Our whole purpose is to KNOW Him and GLORIFY Him. Out of this comes God’s specific purpose for you in life – which gives meaning, defines direction, and directs decisions in life. A personal relationship with God is possible because of Jesus. You are loved! The Lord Jesus Christ, the One who created all things, became a man, came into this world, and died on the cross – bearing the sin, the shame, the pain of the whole world. All our wrong doing and judgment of our sins was upon Him. He was buried and He rose up the third day! He ascended back into heaven and is alive today. He has the power to forgive sin for everyone who believes in Him. The meaning of life begins when you meet with the One who is the Creator of life – the Lord Jesus Christ.