Our Purpose in Living
I attended a memorial service this week. One part of the service was the eulogy. The eulogy was given by the son. The son paid tribute to his father and the relationship they had together. The son focused his tribute on the value of his father's service to his family, nation, community and church.
The focus of his fathers' life was that of service for others. What greater purpose is there in our lives than service?
In the gospel of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 25, we read, "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it." Our spiritual discipleship requires us to make a real commitment of service. That commitment of service gives a purpose in our lives in all that we do. I believe we can lose our intended purpose when we do not have a commitment to service in our lives. Without that purpose of service, we become selfish, territorial, negative etc.. When we have that commitment to service, our purpose becomes just the opposite. We want what benefits others. We see a greater good other than ourselves. Our witness of discipleship is seen and draws others to have that same relationship with God. What we will discover in our service is our real purpose in living, which is our service to each other.
Blessings to all,
Chaplain Krupnik