What on Earth Am I Here For?

Last week, our church launched a 40 day Spiritual Growth Journey called, "Discovering My Calling: What on Earth Am I Here For?" Through small group study and weekly messages, we will be exploring our purpose in this life. Jared and I started our small group this past Tuesday and are excited to learn and grow with our new friends. We will be studying Pastor Rick Warren's book "What on Earth am I Here For?" The first week of reading has been awesome. Jared and I love Chapter four of the book called Made to Last Forever. I loved this sentence in the chapter: "Measured against eternity, our time on earth is just a blink of an eye, but the consequences of it will last forever. The deeds of this life are the destiny of the next."-Wow! Looking at life as preparation for eternity should change so many of my priorities. The chapter shares that I (we) will place a higher value on relationships and character instead of fame, wealth, and achievement when we live our lives in light of eternity. (pg.40) Spending time with our small group is more important than watching our favorite Tuesday night TV shows. Or on a more personal note, my Bible reading needs to take more priority than 30 minutes on the elliptical...ouch! The chapter gave this verse: "This world is fading away, along with everything it craves. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever." (1 John 2:17) 

Have a great day! -AGM