Each one of us at one time or another has asked one or more of these questions: why am i here?, what is my purpose? what is life about? what am I suppose to be doing? who am I? why did God create me? As we have contemplated these questions throughout our lifetime, there are points in time when we ask the questions over and over again. Perhaps we should think not about the past or present, but look to the end…
The first question in the Westminster Shorter Catechism of 1674 asks is: “What is the chief end of man?” The response is simple and beautiful. It says: “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever.”
Solomon was a man of great wealth and power. Solomon says that life is all about honoring God with our thoughts and lives and thus keeping His commandments, for one day we will stand before Him in judgment. Part of our purpose in life is to fear God and obey Him. Knowing the Word of God by studying and memorizing Scripture and getting it into our hearts is a key element.
God has uniquely designed and created each on of us for His specific purpose. We enjoy God by following His purpose for our lives, which enables us to experience true and lasting joy—the abundant life that He desires for us. Jeremiah 29;11 tells us11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
We must not live in fear of man and let that hold us back from being all God has designed us to be. Because of fear of others being jealous, or envious, there are those who are holding back from the purposes God has for them. It takes a huge step of faith and trust in God to leap and persevere into what He has called each of us. We need to ask God on a daily basis, “Lord, what would you have me to do today to glorify you?” ”What do you want me to do advance Your kingdom… I am your humble servant and I desire to do your will.”
These are questions that we know God will reveal to us, but we have to be obedient lest we live by the “sin of omission”. We are stewards of what He has given us and what He has called us to be. Are we living the grounded life, with our foundation firmly planted on the soles of our feet, living out our element, what God has uniquely gifted in each one of us to be? These are questions to ponder as you prayerfully ask the Lord to reveal how to live in your element.
Hello! Who am I? I am a child of God, a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17), chosen and appointed by Christ to bear His fruit (John 15:16). I am God's workmanship (handiwork), created (born anew) in Christ to do His work that He planned beforehand that I should do (Ephesians 2:10). And mostly, I am a fellow citizen with the rest of God's people in His family (Ephesians 2:19).
With a joyful and thankful heart, I am grateful to be serving as the Worship/Communications Director at the church I have belonged to for the past 12 years (Peace Community Church in Frankfort, IL). It is an honor and joy to praise God and do all we can to advance His kingdom. What a joy and privilege to be a part of this community - where we can be in fellowship with one another, to hear God's Word proclaimed, to meet with God, to share our lives together - to be here for one another.
I have been blessed by a wonderful husband (28 years) and 4 children ranging in ages 27-14. Life is busy, but never too busy to put God first - to praise God, to glorify, honor and exalt, and to proclaim Him to the world! 
What a beautiful thought…to enjoy God forever!! Sometimes I need to be reminded that God wants to enjoy Him in this present life.