Purpose Driven Life

"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

No, I have not recently reread Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life. Maybe I should, I don't really remember much from it. I think I was going through a cynical phase at the time I read it. I can honestly say that I have grown spiritually alot in the 10 years since its release. It is the second most translated book in history next to the Bible. Wow, there must be alot of people looking for the purpose of life. 

I thought about that this week. I thought about what if one asked me the goal of my life. Not too long ago I think my answer would have been things like raise Christian kids, be a good wife, friend, daughter, etc. But is there a correct answer? What should be my goal in life?

If I really thought about it, I do think there is a right answer. My goal should be - and is: to become more Christ-like and serve God as He commands me to do. The verse above uses the term glorify God. I think how can I glorify God? Love Him and His creation and serve as He commands. Is there any other goal on Earth more worthwhile? Seems to me that all other goals pale in comparison. Seems to me that we try to make life more complicated than it is.

Jesus' example is so powerful. I am reading a book about Romans that highlights Jesus obedience until death. The author brought up that His life was uncluttered. He didn't argue or fight with his siblings over money or fame or attention from his parents. He didn't argue with his flock over what music to play or who is going to do what job. He trudged on this earth through 33 years without ever getting angry or feeling treated badly by anyone. His purpose was so much greater. Isn't ours? Next time someone asks me, what are your plans for the future, I hope to answer, "whatever God has planned for me." I think that is how Jesus would have answered. When they asked Jesus "Who are you?" He answered, "The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone. For I always do what pleases him." John 8:29. I can say the first part of that sentence, the One who sent me is with me, He has not left me alone. But I will forever be working on doing what pleases Him.