Why Am I Here?
God made me to LOVE me!
God says, "I have loved you with an everlasting love! (Jeremiah 31:3)
"Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be His through our union with Christ...because of His love, God had already decided that through Jesus Christ He would make us His children -- this was God's pleasure and Purpose." (Ephesians 1:4-5)
We were created to HAVE a personal relationship with God and to ENJOY all of the rest of God's creation! This makes us special!
"So God Created human beings, making them in His Image. He blessed them, and said, ...live all over the earth and bring it under control. I am putting you in charge." (Genesis 1:27-28)
"God richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment." (1 Timothy 6:17)
Jesus said, "I have come in order that you might have life -- life in all its fullness!" (John 10:10)
When we know and love God, and live in harmony with his purpose for our lives, it produces tremendous benefits in our life:
| Clear
Conscience Romans 8:1 |
Life and
Peace Romans 8:6 |
Help with
Weakness Romans 8:26 |
| Purpose Romans 8:28 |
Confidence Romans 8:31 |
Security Romans 8:39 |
| Power and
Strength Philippians 4:13 |
Fulfillment Philippians 4:19 |
Freedom John 8:32,36 |
This is the kind of lifestyle God intends for us to live. Why then aren't most people really happy?